Update /4:54pm/ After thoroughly searching the Buiucani branch of the Chisinau City Court and the area nearby, the bomb squad didn’t find any explosives. Criminal proceedings were instituted over intentional misleading about an act of terrorism that carries a fine of 27,500 to 42,500 lei, 180 to 240 hours of community services or up to two years in jail.
A woman called the 112 Service and said that there was an explosive device inside the Buiucani branch of the Chisinau City Court situated on Ștefan cel Mare și Sfânt Blvd. The call was made at about 2:30pm, IPN reports.
According to the Chisinau Police Division, all the specialized services travelled to the scene. The area was fenced and all the employees and persons who were inside were evacuated. The place is being examined. Measures are taken to identify the caller.
A bomb threat at the Buiucani branch of the Chisinau City Court was also reported a month ago. This turned out to be a hoax.
