Suspicious item in Smiltynė – traffic halted, "Aras" officers called

Authorities in Smiltynė, Lithuania, initiated a security response after receiving a report of a suspicious item resembling an explosive device on July 13. The incident prompted the activation of the "Skydas" (Shield) plan, a protocol for handling potential threats.

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A report was received at 09:17. It was reported that an item resembling an explosive was found in Smiltynė.

"Aras" unit officers, a special police intervention team, arrived at the scene and took possession of the suspicious item. The presence of the object led to a temporary halt in traffic near the Smiltynė ferry terminal, causing disruptions for commuters. Information shared by a reader on "Kas vyksta Neringoje" indicated that the road was blocked.

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The "Skydas" plan was introduced. Aras officers who arrived took the suspicious item.

Later, a duty firefighter from the Klaipėda Fire and Rescue Board confirmed that the item was a dummy explosive, not a real device. The alert was subsequently canceled, and special services returned to their posts. The incident, though ultimately a false alarm, necessitated a significant police and emergency service response.

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The suspicious item found was a dummy explosive.