The federal capital Vienna was already affected on Monday, as a spokesman for the APA State Police Directorate confirmed. On Tuesday there were threats in other federal states. In Eisenstadt the agricultural college was affected, in Tyrol the education directorate was affected. The police are checking the incidents, the APA said.
The Burgenland state government office received an email containing a threat. This was probably directed against the agricultural college; the students had to leave the building in the morning. In response to an APA request, the Burgenland State Police Directorate confirmed the existence of a threat. This will be taken seriously and examined. It was initially not clear which buildings the threats were directed at in Vienna.
No suspicious items found
There was also a bomb threat in Styria. The Education Directorate was affected here around 9:00 a.m. During the police operation, “everything was searched and no suspicious objects were found,” as the Styrian State Police Directorate said. According to police, evacuation was not necessary. The incident was not made a big deal in communication because it was not intended to motivate more free riders.
In Tyrol, the education directorate in Innsbruck was affected by a bomb threat. The threat was sent by email, a police spokeswoman told APA. However, the executive assumed that there was a “low risk situation”, so no evacuation was carried out. As a precaution, however, the building was being searched and explosives detection dogs were also involved, it was said.
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## Interview with Security Expert
**Host:** We’ve been seeing a concerning rise in bomb threats across Austria over the past couple of days. Can you give us some insight into what’s happening?
**Security Expert:** Certainly. We’ve seen a wave of bomb threats targeting various institutions, including educational facilities and government buildings. This follows a similar pattern of threats against train stations just a few months ago. While thankfully no explosives have been found so far, these threats are serious and cause significant disruption and anxiety.
**Host:** You mentioned a similar pattern, are these incidents connected?
**Security Expert:** That’s what authorities are investigating. The recent train station threats led to the arrest of a suspect abroad. While we don’t know yet if there’s a direct link to these new threats, there are similarities in the modus operandi, suggesting a possible connection or copycat effect.
**Host:** What’s being done to address this growing threat?
**Security Expert:**
Authorities are taking these threats very seriously. Each incident is thoroughly investigated, including thorough security sweeps of the targeted buildings and tracing the source of the threats. Increased police presence and vigilance are also being deployed in vulnerable areas.
**Host:** What kind of impact are these threats having?
**Security Expert:**
Beyond the immediate disruption caused by evacuations and security checks, these threats have a broader psychological impact. They create fear and anxiety within the community, impacting people’s sense of safety and security. It also diverts valuable resources away from other important tasks.
**Host:** What can the public do to help?
**Security Expert:** The public can play a crucial role by remaining vigilant and reporting any suspicious activity to the authorities immediately. Don’t hesitate to call the police if you see something out of place or receive any unusual communication. By working together, we can help create a safer environment for everyone.
**Host:**
Thank you for your insights.
