Man arrested after claiming a bomb in a backpack at Nuremberg central station
Police evacuated the main hall of Nuremberg's central station after a traveler reported a bomb in his backpack, later detaining a 41-year-old suspect.
At Nuremberg Hauptbahnhof, a commuter submitted a backpack at the information counter, claiming it housed a bomb, prompting police to shut down the central hall for roughly an hour. Explosive-ordnance experts examined the bag and declared it safe. Hours later, the 41-year-old man re-entered the station, where federal officers recognized him and placed him under arrest.
Police noted he appeared confused and smelled of alcohol, leading to a blood sample being taken. A search of his residence yielded no weapons or explosives. The criminal investigation is proceeding on charges of disturbing public peace by threatening a crime, and a judge will decide on his pre-trial detention.
Why it matters
The incident shows how false bomb threats can disrupt public transport and trigger extensive police resources.
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