26 Mar 2019 | 09:19 AM UTC
Germany: Bomb threat prompts evacuation of town halls in several cities March 26
Police evacuate Town Hall buildings in several cities across Germany following bomb threat March 26; heightened security presence and localized transportation disruptions to be expected over coming hours
Event
Police forces evacuated town halls in Augsburg, Neunkirchen, Kaiserslautern, Chemnitz, and Göttingen as of Tuesday, March 26, after threats, including bomb threats, were received by email overnight March 25-26. Police have deployed additional personnel and investigators to the sites. An increased security presence and road closures are to be expected in the affected areas over the coming hours. Further details are still emerging.
Advice
Individuals in affected areas are advised to monitor developments to the situation, avoid the area surrounding the town halls, and adhere to all instructions issued by the local authorities (security cordons, evacuation orders, etc.).
