"Bomb Threat in Restroom" Busan Police Rush to Sasang Subway Station for Emergency Search Stir

On the morning of the 7th, a report was received that an explosive device had been installed in the restroom of Sasang Subway Station in Busan, prompting police to urgently respond and conduct a search. [Image source=Busan Police Agency]

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yong-woo] A commotion occurred when the police urgently responded to a report of an explosive device at Sasang Subway Station in Busan.

According to the Busan Metropolitan Police Agency, at around 8:24 a.m. on the 7th, Mr. A pressed the emergency bell inside Sasang Station and reported that there was an explosive device in the restroom, requesting the deployment of a special forces unit.

Mr. A reported that there were ten LPG gas tanks and countless electric wires.

Upon receiving the report, the police dispatched about 20 officers, including detectives from the Sasang Police Station, nearby district police officers, and a mobile strike team.

At around 8:39 a.m., the police found one male reporter at the scene and accompanied him to the police station for investigation. Mr. A is known to have a severe disability, and the report was found to be false.

The police searched the restroom and the surrounding area of Sasang Subway Station but did not find any explosives or hazardous materials.

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