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Bomb Threat Closes Cross-Border Flea Market in Kreuzlingen and Constance
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Bomb Threat Closes Cross-Border Flea Market in Kreuzlingen and Constance

From Le Temps · () French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A bomb threat prompted the evacuation of a 24-hour cross-border flea market in Kreuzlingen, Switzerland, and Constance, Germany.
  • The incident disrupted rail traffic between the two cities and led to a police lockdown of the port area.
  • Authorities are investigating the threat, but currently assess there to be no concrete danger to the public.

A bomb threat forced the evacuation of a popular 24-hour flea market straddling the Swiss-German border early Sunday. The market, located in Kreuzlingen, Switzerland, and its German neighbor Constance on Lake Constance, was cleared by authorities.

Police in Constance confirmed receiving a bomb threat, initiating an ongoing investigation. The duration of the police operation remains unknown. The cantonal police in Thurgau had previously reported a significant intervention due to a threat situation. However, they stated that based on the current assessment, there is no concrete danger to the public.

The port area in both neighboring cities was cordoned off. Authorities in Constance urged the public to avoid the perimeter. Rail traffic between Kreuzlingen and Constance experienced disruptions throughout the morning, according to Swiss Federal Railways (CFF).

The annual two-day flea market is a significant event for both Kreuzlingen and Constance, drawing large crowds before the security alert halted activities.

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Originally published by Le Temps in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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