Homeless Man Finds Suspicious Bag in Nijmegen, Triggering Bomb Squad Response
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Homeless man finds suspicious bag in Nijmegen, triggering bomb squad response
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.
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.
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