Police responded to a suspicious backpack left at a Bródnie gas station, evacuating eight staff members before discovering it was forgotten by its owner.
Suspicious Package Report
Gas station staff reported an unattended backpack left by a customer who departed without informing staff of its contents. As the contents were unknown, services were summoned.
Evacuation and Security Measures
Upon arrival, police secured the area, evacuating eight individuals: six station employees and two private security guards. The station was temporarily closed, and the building was cordoned off with police tape.
Several police units were involved, including a Praga patrol with minersko-pirotechniczny (bomb disposal) training to assess the potential threat.
Resolution of the Situation
The situation took an unexpected turn when the backpack owner returned. Police confirmed the man had simply forgotten his bag, realizing his oversight only later. After identification and inspection of the bag, no threat was found, the intervention ended, and the station resumed normal operations.
