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Bomb threat forces evacuation of Olongapo courts complex
A bomb threat triggered an immediate security response at Olongapo City's Hall of Justice on Wednesday afternoon, forcing staff to evacuate the building. Police bomb disposal units secured the premises as the courts halted operations.
LSN Philippines ·
OLONGAPO CITY — Operations at the Hall of Justice ground to a halt Wednesday after a bomb threat was reported shortly after midday. Police bomb disposal personnel responded swiftly to the scene, instructing all court employees to leave the building immediately as a precaution. Security personnel restricted entry to the compound while authorities assessed the situation. The incident affected the Municipal Trial Court in Cities Branch and other court operations housed within the facility. The courthouse was secured while bomb disposal specialists conducted their sweep of the premises to rule out any genuine threat. No further details were immediately available regarding the source of the threat or whether any suspicious items were discovered during the search.