Suspicious Item in Gävle Contained Explosive Material
Swedish police found an explosive substance in a suspicious item in Gävle. Officials say it resembled fireworks and was not built to explode. The bomb squad secured the area, which has now reopened.
Police in Gävle, Sweden, confirmed a suspicious item found on Friday contained an explosive substance. Officers discovered the object around 9 AM local time. Authorities cordoned off the area and called in the national bomb squad. The police spokesperson Pelle Vamstad said the material resembled fireworks or firecrackers. He stated the substance could not be used for military or professional purposes. The item was not constructed to explode, according to officials. Police lifted the security cordon by the afternoon. The incident is classified as a serious crime against laws on flammable and explosive goods. It also involves preparation for public destruction. Gävle is a coastal city known for its giant straw goat display each Christmas. This incident shows even non-military explosives trigger major security responses in Sweden.