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Munich Airport Terminal 1 Cleared After Unattended Bag Triggers Security Response

Police are pursuing charges after a 44-year-old falsely claimed the suitcase contained a bomb.

Overview

  • Federal Police cordoned off part of Terminal 1 on Oct. 10 and brought in specialists and a sniffer dog to assess the unattended luggage.
  • Examination found no explosives, only clothing and hygiene items.
  • Investigators determined the 44-year-old at the scene was intoxicated, had behaved aggressively toward staff, and was not connected to the suitcase.
  • Evidence inside the luggage pointed to a different owner, and inquiries were opened for falsely reporting an offense and theft.
  • The man was handed to the Munich Airport police for further proceedings and may be billed for the operation; authorities reported no ongoing safety risk.