Bomb suspect: after all were two shoe boxes – TVI24

A bag left about 18:00 in the river terminal Palace Square led to PSP Lisbon to suspect a bomb, but it was just a false alarm.

In previous statements to the Lusa agency, the PSP also reported that the bag raised suspicions was at the entrance of the river station and within it contained two boxes empty shoes.

According to the PSP, in statements to the TVI24 , was sent to the spot a Inactivation of Team Explosive and a security perimeter was established.

The same source also said that the special team proceeded to ‘bag safety inspection’ as the traffic in the area of ​​the river station, which is located in front of the Ministry of Finance, was diverted.

According to Transtejo, “was located a suspicious bag and are being made all the procedures to see what happens.” The same source revealed that the river station was not fully closed, but were blocked accesses to two pontoons.

“The movement continues to take place, but with some delays,” reported the same source in the evening, adding that the police are on site.

Transtejo updated the Information, announcing that the suspect has been resolved by the PSP around 20:00, missing now regularize the situation on the ground.

Twitter several people have reported the occurrence.

The river station of the Palace Square the boats that make the connection between Lisbon and the south bank of the Tagus, especially Barreiro and Montijo.

The river station is in front of the building of the Ministry of Finance.