Explosive box found at depth of 13 meters in Thessaloniki harbor waters
A container containing explosive material was discovered by authorities within the maritime area surrounding the port city, with initial reports confirming its location reached a water depth of exactly thirteen meters prior to any disposal operations being conducted. The incident triggered an immediate alert across local emergency services as teams worked rapidly at sea on March 21st morning following multiple simultaneous confirmations from regional news outlets including Skai.gr and Rosa.gr which reported the discovery within hours of each other starting around noon time today (Mar 21).
Key Points
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1A box containing explosive material was found in the waters of Thessaloniki's harbor.
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2The discovery occurred at a depth of 13 meters within an area inside or near the port limits.
Developments
Perspectives
A box containing ammunition was found in the sea at a depth of 13 meters.
— (Topontiki)An explosive device container has been located within the maritime area near Thessalonike's port, prompting an alert situation for residents and authorities to respond immediately. The discovery is being treated as significant due to its proximity to populated areas despite not posing immediate danger at this moment.
— (Documentonews)A box containing ammunition was found in the sea area within Thessalonike's harbor, marking a critical security incident requiring urgent containment measures by local authorities and emergency services. The discovery has triggered heightened vigilance protocols for maritime zones surrounding major urban centers like Athens.
— (Ertnews)A box containing ammunition was found in the sea area within Thessalonike's harbor, marking a critical security incident requiring urgent containment measures by local authorities and emergency services. The discovery has triggered heightened vigilance protocols for maritime zones surrounding major urban centers like Athens.
— (Skai)