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Bomb Threat Triggers Partial Evacuation at Milan Courthouse

Authorities are conducting checks following an anonymous bomb call.

Overview

  • Police and firefighters deployed to the Palazzo di Giustizia are evacuating sections as checks continue, with no explosive device confirmed so far.
  • Court operations, including hearings, were suspended and entrances were restricted during the alert.
  • An anonymous telephone warning prompted the response, with initial reports describing a foreign-sounding voice on the call.
  • The alert was received by the questura, prompting judiciary leaders to activate their emergency plan, according to local reports.
  • Nearby streets were cordoned off and people were asked to move away while verifications proceed.