A timed dynamite-looking object found near trash in Istanbul's Şişli district caused a brief panic in the neighborhood. Citizens who noticed the object on Mehmetçik Street in Fulya Neighborhood around 21:00 reported the situation to the police.
Upon the report, police teams arrived at the area and took precautions by setting up a security cordon. Bomb disposal experts were subsequently dispatched to the scene.
Wearing protective gear, the bomb disposal expert approached the object, which resembled a bundle of dynamite with a timer, and conducted an examination. As a result of the check, it was determined that the object was not an explosive but a model.
The model was taken away for examination. Life in the area returned to normal after police teams removed the security cordon.
News Source: 12punto
