Discovery of suspected bomb package at Cannes festival
| The discovery of a suspected bomb package at the Cannes Film Festival in Germany led to the deployment of police and security forces. |
reported by Mehr News Agency quoted by Metro, the entrance to the Cannes Film Festival Palace was temporarily closed due to the fear of a bomb attack.
According to this media, the festival staff announced the discovery of a suspicious package this Saturday afternoon, after which the entrance doors of the Cannes Film Festival Palace were closed.
Security and police forces were immediately deployed at the scene of the incident and prevented pedestrians from crossing in any direction.
Then the inspection of the backpack-like package in the middle of the crossing began by a group of specialist officers.
Security checks in Cannes remain at a high level and participants must pass individually through a new transparent gate.
Some participants of the festival announced that the security measures have slowed down the entrance to the venue and they have to wait in line for up to 20 minutes.
