Controlled explosion of a suspicious suitcase found in central Athens

In a controlled detonation of the suspicious suitcase that was discovered on Thursday morning (11/12) in central Athens, bomb disposal experts from the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit (TEEM) carried out a controlled detonation.

The suitcase was found in the area of Havriou and Kolokotroni Streets, with police cordoning off the surrounding streets for safety reasons.

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Bomb disposal experts arrived at the scene and initially examined the suitcase. Subsequently, one of them approached it while wearing protective gear, and it was ultimately decided to carry out a controlled detonation.

According to reports, the suitcase was empty.

Source: Proto Thema