Bomb threat by telephone: Federal police cordon off Rostock station area
Suspect arrested: Threat made by telephone
The Federal Police in Rostock received a telephone bomb threat on Wednesday morning. As a result, the station area was cordoned off. The police searched the buildings and trains with sniffer dogs, but no dangerous objects were found. The threat was made by telephone around 8.30 a.m.
Station operations interrupted
As a result of the bomb threat, train traffic in Rostock was interrupted for around two hours. Several trains were delayed or cancelled. The station was evacuated and passengers were asked to leave the building.
Suspect quickly identified
The police were able to quickly identify a suspect. The man was arrested in the station area. He is now being questioned by the police. The motive for the bomb threat is still unclear.
Bomb threat was a false alarm
After searching the station and trains, the police were able to give the all-clear around 10.30 a.m. No dangerous objects were found. The bomb threat was therefore a false alarm.
Background: Bomb threats in Germany
Bomb threats are unfortunately not uncommon in Germany. In 2021, there were over 1,000 bomb threats in Germany. Most of these threats turned out to be false alarms. However, there have also been cases in which bombs have actually been detonated. In 2016, for example, a bomb exploded in a shopping centre in Essen, killing one person and injuring several others.
How to behave in the event of a bomb threat
If you receive a bomb threat, it is important to remain calm and follow these instructions:
- Do not touch or move any suspicious objects.
- Evacuate the building immediately and warn others.
- Report the threat to the police immediately.
Gerne teilen! Bomben-Drohung per Telefon- Bundespolizei sperrt Bahnhofsbereich von Rostock.
Diese Nachricht ist eine dringende Warnung vor einer Bombendrohung, die den Bahnhofsbereich Rostock betrifft. Die Bundespolizei hat das Gebiet sofort abgesperrt und durchsucht die Gebäude und Züge mit Spürhunden nach gefährlichen Gegenständen. Bitte verlassen Sie das Bahnhofsgebäude unverzüglich und befolgen Sie die Anweisungen der Sicherheitskräfte. Weitere Informationen folgen in Kürze.
