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Wernigerode City Center Reopens After Bomb Threat Prompts Evacuation

Police have opened an investigation into the false threat.

Overview

  • An anonymous caller at about 10:20 a.m. reported a bag with a bomb on Wernigerode's market square.
  • Police cleared the area and set up a security zone that temporarily affected two hotels and a café.
  • Search teams, including a bomb-detection dog, found no bag and no explosive device.
  • The inner city was reopened shortly afterward following coordination with the city administration and the mayor.
  • Authorities say no suspects or charges have been identified as the investigation continues.