suspicious mailing: alarm triggered at the Bundeswehr site Bonn

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On Friday, May 9th, a building of the Bundeswehr command of the Bundeswehr in Bonn was partially evacuated due to a suspicious mailing. The alarm was triggered after finding a program from which an unexplained liquid escaped. The incident occurred in the late morning when a soldier discovered the unusual program in the post office.

Due to the situation, a defined emergency procedure was immediately activated. The soldier who had made the discovery wore the Bundeswehr's ABC protection equipment and was in a space next to it. Rescue workers were able to confirm that he had not suffered any health impairments. However, the investigation into the identification of the liquid continues.

barriers and safety measures

Numerous security measures were taken as a result of the incident. In particular, the area on Johanna-Kinkel-Straße and the surrounding streets were closed to ensure the security of the approximately 600 employees in the building. Around 300 people had to leave the building temporarily.

role of the special forces

Special forces from the fire brigade were added to secure the suspect and to initiate a proper examination. A background to this emergency procedure is that an ABC alarm was introduced in Germany for possible dangers from atomic, biological or chemical substances. These standardized operational concepts are necessary in order to be able to react immediately if dangerous substances are suspected.

The incident illustrates the importance of prevention measures and emergency readiness within the Bundeswehr. In the past, there have been several similar incidents in which suspicious programs, often in the form of white powder, have appeared at different locations. These events have led to the establishment of comprehensive security protocols and alarm procedures, which enable a quick reaction in the Fallout of potential threats.