Overview
- A tank mine was discovered on June 22 in a wooded area near Passau as a remnant of past military activity.
- Explosive experts determined the mine cannot be removed intact and must be detonated where it was found.
- Police will establish a restricted zone around Pionierstraße, though officials have yet to define its exact dimensions.
- Authorities have assured there is no immediate risk to residents while a nearby leisure bath remains closed as a precaution.
- Stadt Passau and a commissioned blasting team are finalizing safety protocols ahead of the imminent controlled explosion.