Suspicious object found in Uppsala prompts emergency alert
Uppsala police issued an emergency alert after finding a suspicious object in the city center. Authorities have cordoned off the area and told residents to stay indoors while they investigate the potentially dangerous item.
Police in Uppsala have issued an emergency alert after discovering a suspicious object in Svartbäcken. The area lies in central Uppsala, a university city north of Stockholm.
Officers confirmed they consider the item potentially dangerous. Authorities have cordoned off a large section of the neighborhood.
Police spokesperson Stefan Larsson said the location sees high foot traffic. Multiple police units are now investigating the scene.
Residents nearby received orders to stay indoors. The emergency alert system warned the public about the sharp object.
Event organizer Mohamed Hasan confirmed they will reroute activities. The disruption affects planned events in the central area.
Such security responses remain uncommon in Swedish cities. The immediate police mobilization reflects standard protocol for potential threats in public spaces.