Overview

• A suspicious postal item leaking fluid was discovered late Friday morning at the Bundeswehr Cyber- und Informationsraum Command in Bonn, prompting an ABC alarm and partial evacuation.
• The soldier who identified the item followed ABC protocols, wore protective gear, and remains in home quarantine without health issues.
• Specialized fire brigades from Cologne and Essen secured the substance, which has been sent for laboratory testing to determine its nature and potential threat.
• Up to 90 emergency personnel, including fire brigades, rescue teams, and municipal order services, were deployed, and surrounding streets were cordoned off until 20:40 Friday evening.
• Police investigations are ongoing to identify the origin and contents of the suspicious letter, as authorities emphasize the importance of standardized CBRN response protocols.