The premises were partially evacuated on Monday as a precaution, confirmed Lower Austrian police spokesman Johann Baumschlager upon request, according to a report by the ORF regional studio. The emails were received by the educational institutions from late Sunday evening. In Lower Austria alone, threats were counted against more than 20 schools.

The Lower Austrian police are in close contact with the education directorate, it was emphasized. Explosive experts and specially trained dogs were on site in the affected buildings. Dangerous items were not discovered for the time being. The students of the affected institutions were sent home, alternatively, care offers were quickly set up.

Bomb Threats: Cases Also in Upper Austria and Vienna

In Upper Austria, the threats were also received via email, confirmed a police spokeswoman according to a report by "ORF Upper Austria". The threats mainly affected vocational schools throughout the state, the buildings were evacuated, and police operations were still ongoing in the morning.

Schools in the federal capital were also affected, confirmed a spokeswoman for the Vienna State Police Directorate upon APA inquiry. Police measures such as searches were carried out, but nothing suspicious has been found so far.

Investigations regarding the email author or the group of senders were underway. From Lower Austria, the police also issued an appeal to potential copycats. "It should be noted that this is not a trivial or minor offense," emphasized Chief Inspector Baumschlager. It involves dangerous threats in many cases, which is punishable by law.

(APA/Red)

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