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Homeless Man Finds Suspicious Bag in Nijmegen, Triggering Bomb Squad Response

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A section of downtown Nijmegen was sealed off and a nearby bar was evacuated early Monday after a homeless man discovered a suspicious bag in a nightlife district, prompting a large-scale emergency response that included the Explosives Ordnance Disposal Service. Both the street closure and the evacuation were ultimately lifted after authorities determined the item posed no danger.
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News Image dpa A homeless man found a suspicious package in an entertainment street in Nijmegen during the night from Sunday to Monday. The discovery led to a large-scale emergency operation involving the police and the Defense Explosives Ordnance Disposal (EOD). The package ultimately turned out to be a harmless battery. René discovered the Albert Heijn bag near a glass container on In de Betouwstraat. The bag contained black rods tied together…

A suspicious package was found on In de Betouwstraat in Nijmegen, Gelderland, during the night of Sunday to Monday. The street was therefore cordoned off and a catering establishment evacuated. The Defence Explosives Ordnance Disposal (EOD) unit, which was called in, found no harmful substances or other dangerous contents.

·Apeldoorn, Netherlands (Kingdom of the)
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rd.nl broke the news in Apeldoorn, Netherlands (Kingdom of the) on Monday, April 6, 2026.
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