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world3 months ago

Oktoberfest Reopens in Munich After Bomb Threat and Security Sweep

Oktoberfest in Munich reopened after a bomb threat and a suspect's death linked to a house fire, with investigations revealing no political motives but family disputes and explosives involved. The event was temporarily closed for security checks, including bomb-sniffing dogs, and heightened security measures due to past threats. The suspect, who had explosives in his backpack, was found dead after fleeing police, and authorities confirmed no wider danger at the festival.

via dw.com|
#arson#bomb-scare#munich
world6 months ago

Passenger's Misinterpreted Text Sparks Flight Diversion and Bomb Scare

A passenger on an American Airlines flight misinterpreted a condolence text as a bomb threat, leading to the flight's diversion and a thorough security check, which found no threat. The incident highlights issues of privacy and security in air travel, emphasizing the importance of discretion and awareness of how personal information can be misread.

via View from the Wing|
#airline#american-airlines#bomb-scare
odd-news2 years ago

"Magnet Fishermen Uncover Live WWII Grenade, Triggering Bomb Scare and Evacuations"

Magnet fishermen in Scotland were shocked when they accidentally pulled a live World War II grenade from a canal while magnet fishing. The incident, captured on their TikTok channel, "Magnet Fishing Edinburgh," prompted a bomb scare. The anglers remained calm and alerted the authorities, who safely detonated the grenade in a nearby field. This is not the first time magnet fishermen have made explosive discoveries, as a similar incident occurred in 2019 in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

via New York Post |
#bomb-scare#magnet-fishing#odd-news
security2 years ago

Multiple French Airports Evacuated Amid Security Threats

Eight airports in France, including Beauvais, Strasbourg, Nantes, Biarritz, Toulouse, Lille, Lyon-Bron, and Nice, were evacuated for security reasons, with bomb threats and unattended items being reported. The Palace of Versailles also evacuated visitors for the third time in less than a week. France has raised its security alert level to the highest possible following recent security incidents.

via CNN|
#airports#bomb-scare#evacuation
security2 years ago

Multiple French Airports Evacuated Due to Security Threats

Eight French airports, including Toulouse, Biarritz, Pau, Nice, Lyon, Lille, Rennes, and Nantes, faced security alerts and were evacuated for checks. Lille airport was specifically evacuated due to a bomb scare. The Palace of Versailles, a major tourist attraction, also closed again due to its third security scare in five days. These incidents come as France remains on high alert following the murder of a schoolteacher in a suspected Islamist attack.

via Reuters|
#bomb-scare#evacuations#french-airports
crime2 years ago

"Toilet Bomb Threat Prompts Evacuation at Americana Mall in Glendale"

A suspect has been taken into custody for allegedly leaving a painted toilet outside the Americana mall in Glendale, California, triggering a bomb scare and subsequent evacuation. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department bomb squad investigated the object, while a digital sign nearby read "Beautification in progress." The male suspect was arrested in Burbank, but his identity and motive remain unknown.

via KABC-TV|
#americana-mall#bomb-scare#crime
security2 years ago

Bomb scares and military tensions escalate in Russia and Ukraine.

More than 3,000 people were evacuated from 17 apartment buildings in Belgorod, Russia, after an explosive device was found in the city near the Ukraine border. The explosive was disposed of by military explosive experts at a training ground. The evacuation was a precautionary measure after a Russian warplane accidentally dropped a bomb on the city two days earlier, damaging local houses and injuring three people.

via Al Jazeera English|
#belgorod#bomb-scare#evacuation