Police Conclude Riesa School Lockdown After False Alarm

Authorities confirm no threat was found following an extensive search of the vocational school campus in Riesa.

A large-scale police operation was conducted at a vocational school in Riesa after an alarm was triggered on Monday afternoon.
Approximately 240 students, teachers, and staff remained locked in classrooms until police gave the all-clear in the evening.
Over 230 officers searched all six buildings on the campus but found no evidence of a danger or active threat.
The cause of the alarm is under investigation, with officials yet to determine how and why it was triggered.
The surrounding area, including Paul-Greifzu-Straße, was secured and closed off during the operation, with local authorities urging caution until the situation was resolved.