Taichung National Theater Receives Bomb Threat; Police Trace IP and Strengthen Security
Taichung police received a threat claiming that plastic bombs were planted at the National Taichung Theater. Police immediately increased patrols around the theater and city hall. Preliminary investigations show the IP address originated from overseas, and the case has been referred to prosecutors for investigation.
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Central News Agency (Taichung, 29th) Taichung police received a report today that someone had left a message claiming that bombs had been planted at the National Taichung Theater. Police immediately deployed officers to strengthen security and increased patrols around the theater and city hall. Preliminary investigations show that the IP address of the message originated from overseas, and the case has been reported to the prosecutor's office for investigation.
The Sixth Precinct of the Taichung City Police Department stated today that they received a report on the 29th that someone had left a message on the Taichung City Government's 1999 hotline, stating that "10 plastic bombs have been planted at the National Taichung Theater." Police immediately began analyzing the relevant data.
Police stated that preliminary verification showed the IP address of the message was from overseas. They are currently cross-analyzing it with previous online threats targeting the National Theater and city government units, and have reported the case to the Taichung District Prosecutors Office for investigation.
Police pointed out that in addition to deploying officers for security, they have increased the density of patrols around the theater and the visibility of police presence. They are also coordinating with the city government police force to strengthen security duties around the municipal building, continuously monitoring suspicious people and events to prevent any security incidents.
Police emphasized that any behavior involving threatening the public or spreading information that endangers safety will be strictly investigated according to the law and will not be tolerated. They also reminded the public not to spread threatening remarks or false information online to avoid breaking the law.
The Sixth Precinct of the Taichung City Police Department stated today that they received a report on the 29th that someone had left a message on the Taichung City Government's 1999 hotline, stating that "10 plastic bombs have been planted at the National Taichung Theater." Police immediately began analyzing the relevant data.
Police stated that preliminary verification showed the IP address of the message was from overseas. They are currently cross-analyzing it with previous online threats targeting the National Theater and city government units, and have reported the case to the Taichung District Prosecutors Office for investigation.
Police pointed out that in addition to deploying officers for security, they have increased the density of patrols around the theater and the visibility of police presence. They are also coordinating with the city government police force to strengthen security duties around the municipal building, continuously monitoring suspicious people and events to prevent any security incidents.
Police emphasized that any behavior involving threatening the public or spreading information that endangers safety will be strictly investigated according to the law and will not be tolerated. They also reminded the public not to spread threatening remarks or false information online to avoid breaking the law.
FAQ
Is the Taichung Opera House safe?
Police have increased patrols and are maintaining high vigilance.