Bomb Scare in Malmo: Authorities Secure Area

The National Bomb Disposal Unit has handled at least ten hand grenades that were found in the Western Port of Malmö on Friday.

A major cordon has been established on Einar Hansens Esplanad due to several sharp dangerous objects. A VMA, Important Notice to the Public, has been issued urging people to stay indoors.

The police have cordoned off a large area and evacuated residents in the Western Port of Malmö after several suspected dangerous objects were found. The police assess the objects as sharp, a VMA has been issued and bomb technicians are on site.

The western port of Malmö is closed due to a suspected dangerous object. The police are now issuing a VMA – important message to the public: “Residents should stay

At least ten hand grenades found in a backpack in Malmö According to the police, they were found in a backpack in the Västra hamnen district, known among you as the Turning Torso high-rise. The police were notified of the discovery just before 6:30 p.m. Three blocks later, a so-called VMA - important message to the general public - was issued. It involved an appeal to residents in the area to stay indoors and stay away from windows, as well as …

A street in Malmö, Sweden, was closed to traffic on suspicion of a bomb. Bomb disposal teams were dispatched to the scene due to a suspicious backpack. Police have warned local residents to be careful.