Explosives alarm in Vienna-Leopoldstadt: Suspicious object found!

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An object suspected of being an explosive was found in Vienna-Leopoldstadt. Police and defusing service are investigating.

Explosives alarm in Vienna-Leopoldstadt: Suspicious object found!

A worrying incident occurred on Saturday in Vienna-Leopoldstadt when a passer-by spotted a suspicious object on the Jesuitenwiese at around 2:15 p.m. and immediately alerted the police. The area was then immediately cordoned off across a large area. According to the Vienna State Police Directorate, the area was combed not only by officers, but also by explosives detection dogs and the emergency unit, without any other dangerous objects being found wiener.at reported.

The operation was supplemented by the defusing service, which ensured the safe removal of the object. As a result, forensic examinations of the suspicious object and the secured traces are planned. The Vienna State Criminal Police Office has taken over the investigation and will take further steps to clarify the origin of the object today.at added. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported, but the situation remains tense due to such discoveries.