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Suspicious Package at Guggenheim Bilbao Sparks Investigation

Ertzaintza reviews surveillance footage and explores sabotage motives after a simulated explosive device prompted a three-hour evacuation.

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Overview

  • A suspicious package discovered last Saturday led to the evacuation of the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao for three hours.
  • The package contained electronic devices and wiring designed to mimic an explosive device, according to sources.
  • Regional police, Ertzaintza, are analyzing surveillance recordings to identify suspects involved in the incident.
  • Authorities are pursuing multiple lines of inquiry to determine whether the act was intended as sabotage.
  • The incident underscores vulnerabilities in public cultural venues and the importance of robust security measures.