Large deployment in Villach: Police change buildings due to suspicious package!

Large deployment in Villach: Police change buildings due to suspicious package!

Villach, Österreich - in Villach there was a massive police operation today after a suspicious object was discovered in a building that houses several offices and companies. As Today.at , the area around the building was cordoned off and the residents evacuated. The police, alerted in the early morning, currently examines a package that is still unclear whether there is a danger. Among other things, explosives experts and police dog teams are on site.

intensive security measures

When the alarm triggered, the atmosphere in Villach became hectic. According to 5min.at , many armed police officers gathered for the crucial site, and residents reported on a tense situation. "Everything went so quickly. Suddenly there was a lot of police with weapons. It was frightening and almost a little more disturbing," said a resident who witnessed the scenery with her own eyes. The police conduct surveys to the residents and have a sniffer dogs to precisely analyze any dangers in the area.

In addition, the Carinthian State Police Directorate confirmed that the use not only limits itself to the suspected package, but also includes a blow to drug crime. The Cobra, a special unit of the police, should also be in action, while the authorities want to communicate further details about these missions in the coming days. A military spokesman, on the other hand, made it clear that a previous police operation at a Villacher barracks is not related to these events and represents normal cooperation.