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Kaiserslautern School Bomb Threat Triggers Major Police Operation

Police, specialist dogs, and U.S. military support continue to search the Schulzentrum Süd, which remains closed as investigations proceed.

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Overview

  • A bomb threat targeting the Schulzentrum Süd in Kaiserslautern prompted a large-scale police response early on May 8, 2025.
  • Specialist explosive-detection dogs, including one provided by the U.S. Military Police from Ramstein Air Base, were deployed to search the premises.
  • The school grounds have been cordoned off, and no students were present at the time of the threat; classes remain suspended.
  • Authorities emphasize that all threats are taken seriously, though no explosives have been found in any recent incidents across Germany.
  • Investigations into the source and motive of the threats, which follow a pattern of similar anonymous emails since late 2024, are ongoing.