20 Feb 2021 | 10:06 AM UTC
Germany: Police operation ongoing in Berlin Feb. 20
Police activity ongoing in Herrfurthplatz, Berlin, Germany, the morning of Feb. 20 due to suspicious package. Transport disruption possible.
Event
Police activity is ongoing following reports of a suspicious package in the Herrfurthplatz area in Berlin, the morning of Feb. 20. Authorities have evacuated vendors and customers from a nearby market. Localized transport disruptions are possible until police complete their operation.
Heightened security is likely in the area in the coming hours. Authorities may close roads and redirect traffic in the impact area.
Advice
Avoid the affected area as a precaution. Plan for transport delays through the afternoon of Feb. 20; allow additional time for travel.
