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April 27, 2026
Police rule out threat of explosive device in Pie de La Popa, near Caribe Plaza
Moments of panic and high tension were experienced on Tuesday morning, April 27, in the vicinity of the main entrance of the Caribe Plaza shopping center, where an alert was generated that worried both visitors and workers in the sector.
TL;DR
- An abandoned cylinder near Caribe Plaza shopping center caused a security alert on April 27.
- The area was cordoned off, and anti-explosives units were dispatched to inspect the suspicious object.
- The object was identified as an abandoned cloth bag containing a nitrogen canister for air conditioners.
- Caribe Plaza confirmed the incident occurred on public space about 120 meters from the mall and that their safety protocols were activated.
- Authorities urged the public to report suspicious objects and avoid generating unnecessary panic.
- Guidelines were provided on how to act if encountering a potentially explosive object, emphasizing maintaining calm, moving away, and contacting authorities immediately.