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Suspicious Ansbach Package Revealed as Honey, Bomb Scare Ends

Authorities called off the operation after confirming that the suspicious package contained two jars of honey sent from New Zealand.

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Polizei-Einsatz in Ansbach: Paket aus Prag wirkt verdächtigt
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Overview

  • On June 3, a cylindrical package from Prague with no return address arrived at a 46-year-old man and his 55-year-old wife’s home in Ansbach.
  • Police, fire and rescue teams were deployed and a ten-unit apartment building evacuated after a bomb detection dog gave an inconclusive alert.
  • Bomb disposal specialists were already en route when the couple’s brother in New Zealand phoned to explain he had mailed two jars of honey.
  • The 659-gram package contained only honey, prompting authorities to stand down their response between about 17:30 and 20:00.
  • The incident underscores the importance of thorough verification before concluding a suspicious delivery poses a threat.