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Bomb Threat in Surahammar Turns Out to Be Prank

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Key Points
  • Police responded to a bomb threat at an apartment building in Surahammar on Thursday
  • The threat was determined to be a false alarm after investigation found no explosive device
  • Police say the incident was a prank by an acquaintance and are urging the public not to waste police resources on similar false reports

Police in Surahammar responded to a bomb threat on Thursday that was later determined to be a false alarm. According to reports, a person received a phone call claiming a bomb had been placed outside their apartment building. Police were called to the scene and conducted an investigation, but found no explosive device.

The incident, which occurred around 6 PM, has been classified as a false alarm. Police investigation revealed that the threatening call was made by an acquaintance as a prank. Authorities are now urging the public to refrain from making similar false reports that waste valuable police resources.

The case has been registered as a false alarm, and police have completed their investigation at the scene.

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