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Authorities are currently probing a potential danger to the hotel.

Downtown Augsburg on Friday (18.07.2025) under the control of Swabia North Police Presidency

Law enforcement agencies are currently probing an alleged danger targeted at the hotel.
Law enforcement agencies are currently probing an alleged danger targeted at the hotel.

Authorities are currently probing a potential danger to the hotel.

In the city centre of Augsburg, Germany, on July 18, 2025, a bomb threat was made against a hotel on Halder Straße. The original content of this report was transmitted by the Swabia North Police Headquarters.

The police were on the scene with numerous units, blocking off relevant access roads to ensure public safety. The threat was made by phone, and the police conducted an assessment of the threat to determine the credibility of the claim.

A 47-year-old suspect has been arrested in connection with the bomb threats. Units searched relevant areas of the hotel and its surroundings, using explosives-sniffing dogs to aid in the search. Fortunately, nothing suspicious was found during the search.

The on-site measures related to the bomb threat were concluded at around 1:00 PM, and the blocked-off area was reopened. The Swabia North Police Headquarters is investigating the unknown individual who made the threat, but the name of the suspect arrested has not been released at this time.

The incident caused traffic disruptions and affected parts of public transportation. For further inquiries, contact the Swabia North Police Headquarters Press Office, which can be reached by phone at 0821 323 - 1013, 0821 323 - 1014, or 0821 323 - 1015, or alternatively, send an email to [email protected].

Further updates regarding the investigation and the suspect will be provided as they become available. The public is reminded to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities.

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