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Cuenca Backpack Scare Deemed False Alarm After Bomb Squad Inspection

Officers temporarily sealed streets around the provincial government office during the inspection.

Overview

  • Spain’s National Police cordoned off central Cuenca, including Plaza de España, after a suspicious bag was reported next to the Subdelegación del Gobierno.
  • Tedax bomb technicians examined the item and determined the travel bag contained no explosives.
  • The alert began shortly after 6 p.m. local time, focusing on a yellow trolley backpack placed along the building’s side by the rear patio.
  • Guardia Civil, Local Police, and municipal firefighters supported the operation, and urban bus lines were diverted from the area.
  • The precautionary response restricted pedestrian and vehicle access for hours and caused confusion among nearby residents.