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Four Bomb-Threatened Planes Prepare to Land in Prague, Police Assess Threat as Low

Czech police are working with Prague Airport to secure the arrival of four aircraft after bomb threats, while officials confirm no explosives were found.

By FlashPoint NewsSource: english.news.cn1 min read

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Czech police have announced that four aircraft bound for Prague are preparing for landing after receiving bomb threats that alleged explosives were on board, but authorities have assessed the credibility of the threat as low. Prague Airport is collaborating with police to ensure safety during the landings. The Czech News Agency reports that no explosives or dangerous items were found on the planes.

Czech police announced on Thursday that they were preparing for the arrival of four aircraft at Prague Airport after bomb threats claimed explosives had been planted on the planes, and they assessed the credibility of the alerts as low.

Police said they were working with Prague Airport to secure the landing of the four aircraft, which were bound for the Czech capital, and to conduct thorough checks before passenger disembarkation.

The Czech News Agency later reported that inspections of the aircraft found no explosives or other dangerous items onboard.

Both sources agree that the authorities are cooperating closely to maintain passenger safety as the planes approach Prague.

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