Explosive device found in the town of Teusaquillo, Bogotá

At about 7:30 pm this Friday, the Metropolitan Police of Bogotá announced that the Anti-Explosives Unit found an explosive device inside a suitcase, in the neighborhood Lonelinesstown of Teusaquilloin the city of Bogota.

It is suspected that the device was a grenade thrown under a vehicle by a person who has not yet been identified by the authorities, and who was in traffic in this area. The commander of the police arrived at the scene. Bogota Police, General Jose Daniel Gualdronand the Mayor Carlos Fernando Galan.

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According to the authorities, A controlled detonation of this device is expected to take place in the late hours of the night..

The district leader indicated that the incident occurred at around 5:00 pm, during rush hour, in a residential area.At the moment, the area is being analyzed and protected to carry out a controlled detonation.” said the mayor, quoted by EL TIEMPO.

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Later, on his social networks, he also spoke about the situation and indicated that “The area has been cordoned off and inspection is in progress. We will keep the city informed.“.

News in development…