Overview

• On August 3 around 14:00, a Zittau postal worker reported unusual cracking noises in his delivery van, prompting a police response.
• Police examined the van at Weinauallee, initially suspecting an explosive package.
• The sound resulted from packaged pretzels swelling inside a parcel.
• No threat was found; officers said the precaution was warranted given past parcel-based risks.
• Security protocols for mail distribution centers and delivery vehicles have remained strict since late 2024 following several arson attempts via parcels.