Sweden: Authorities respond to suspicious items at several locations nationwide March 29

Event

Authorities are responding to suspicious packages sent to County Administrative offices in urban centers nationwide on March 29. Various government offices earlier received letters containing suspicious powder, including County Administrative offices in Stockholm, Orebro, and Uppsala, as well as throughout the Linkoping and Bergslagen regions. Officials in some areas have evacuated affected buildings until investigations end. Additional areas may be affected in the coming hours.

An increased security presence, including cordons and road closures, and localized transport disruptions are probable in the coming hours until police operations end. Increased processing times and disruptions are possible at transport hubs like airports.

Advice

Avoid affected areas until authorities give the all-clear. Plan for localized transport disruptions through the afternoon of March 29; allow additional time to reach nearby destinations. Confirm business appointments and transport bookings. Heed all security and traffic advisories.