Recent false bomb threats and arrests across Alicante, Castellón and Valencia
Over the past week, authorities in Spain reported multiple incidents where individuals warned of explosive devices in public places, prompting evacuations and security responses. One case involved a man who allegedly phoned a private number to claim that a device would soon detonate inside a health center in the city of Alicante. The center hub, after receiving the tip and considering the potential danger to lives and physical safety, ordered the evacuation and alerted emergency services. The response team treated the threat as real while coordinating with on site staff and maintaining public safety.
Security protocols were activated immediately. Agents from the Provincial Citizen Security Brigade of the Alicante Provincial Police, alongside the Dog Guide Unit and technicians from the TEDAX explosive disposal team, arrived swiftly to secure the area, establish a perimeter, and conduct a thorough search of the building. In the end, investigators determined the warning was a false alarm.
The investigation led to the identification and arrest of the alleged author, a 29 year old man of Spanish nationality, who faced charges for disturbing public order in connection with the hoax. The case illustrates the police commitment to rapid response and public safety in the face of potential threats.
Earlier in the same week, a similar incident occurred in Castelló de la Plana. A man left a package in front of a social aid center and claimed it contained an explosive device. Witnesses alerted the National Police, and officers from the Provincial Citizen Security Brigade quickly implemented protective measures, blocked traffic, and evacuated nearby facilities. After examination, the package was found not to be explosive, and a 51 year old Spanish national man was arrested on charges of disturbing public order.
In Valencia a week earlier, a case was reported involving a threat to detonate a bomb on a public bus communicated via a digital platform originating from the city known as Turia. Authorities cut the affected line and evacuated passengers while security checks were carried out by the National Police officers from the Provincial Police Department. The investigation concluded that this was a false alarm.
Following swift investigations, a 19 year old male of Spanish nationality was arrested in Valencia the day after the incident and was presented to the judicial authority for disturbing public order. In total, three people were arrested within one week for similar actions across the Valencian Community, each in a major city capital. The National Police underscored its readiness to prosecute and bring to justice perpetrators of such acts, highlighting the seriousness of threats that may endanger people in public places. The agency noted that false bomb threats constitute a crime and may carry penalties up to three years in prison.
These coordinated responses demonstrate the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to protect communities from threats, whether real or perceived. The authorities emphasize that any action involving a potential bomb threat is investigated with all available resources to determine the validity of the warning, secure the area, and minimize disruption to everyday life.