BUDAPEST – A new wave of bomb threats was reported on Thursday evening, with 44 schools receiving threatening emails, the national police confirmed on Friday.
Among the affected institutions, 13 are in Budapest, while 31 are in rural areas.
Police responded to all locations and implemented necessary security measures. “No explosives or devices capable of detonation have been found in the buildings inspected so far,” the police said in a statement. The National Bureau of Investigation of the Rapid Response Police is continuing its inquiry into the threats.
Budapest Mayor Gergely Karacsony stated that city institutions stand ready to assist law enforcement. “Budapest’s companies and institutions are prepared to provide all necessary support to the police,” he wrote on Facebook.
The latest bomb threats follow a similar incident last week when at least 292 schools in Budapest and surrounding areas were evacuated due to reported threats.
Authorities have not confirmed any connection between the latest threats and the previous incidents, although in both cases, emails were used to deliver the alarms.
After the police operation, classes resumed in the affected schools.
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