Man threatened to detonate bomb in Zagreb, police establish security zone
A man in Zagreb threatened to activate an explosive device. Croatian police closed streets and established a security zone around a primary school, kindergarten and nearby buildings.
Man threatened to detonate bomb in Zagreb, police establish security zone
A police intervention is underway in Zagreb after a man threatened to detonate an explosive device. Members of the Croatian police have closed nearby streets and formed a security zone around a primary school, kindergarten and surrounding buildings.
According to a report carried by Mariborinfo.com, the man pulled the safety pin from a hand grenade and threatened an explosion. Croatian police confirmed that an explosive device was found on him, but further details have not yet been released.
Due to the seriousness of the situation, officers immediately cordoned off the area around the school and kindergarten. The wider area has been closed, and residents have been temporarily restricted from moving about, according to the 24Sata portal.
"The police will not allow us to leave the street. There are many police officers around our building," a resident living in immediate proximity told Croatian media.
The intervention is ongoing. Police are urging citizens not to approach the area and to follow the instructions of official personnel.
According to current information, no one has been injured in the incident. Police are still investigating the circumstances of the case.
Source: Mariborinfo.com
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