At the main station in Halle in Saxony-Anhalt, several tracks were closed in the morning due to a police operation. A police spokesman said the reason was a threatening letter. The exact background is still unclear. The officials controlled access to the station. Only people with a valid ticket were allowed to enter the building. "The police are on site with numerous forces. More information will follow," tweeted the police in Saxony-Anhalt.
A police spokesman said on ntv that explosive detection dogs were also in use. He described the content of the letter as vague. But you take it very seriously.
Train services have been reopened since midday. The main entrance is also open again, the police said. However, the operation is still ongoing, but attempts are being made to limit the restrictions to what is necessary.
Officials had secured the building with barrier tape, as reported by a dpa reporter on site. Some travelers reacted irritably and verbally clashed with the officials.
