Suspicious object located near Qalandia crossing and neutralized

A suspicious object was located last night near the Qalandia crossing in the Binyamin Brigade area. Security forces were called to the scene and found a bag containing a gas balloon with electrical wires. After inspection, it turned out to be a dummy explosive device, and the police opened an investigation.

A suspicious object was located last night (Wednesday) near the Qalandia crossing in the Binyamin Brigade area, raising concerns of an explosive device. Security forces, including Border Police sappers from Judea and Samaria, IDF soldiers, and engineering units, were called to the scene and worked to neutralize the threat. At the scene, a bag was found containing a gas balloon with electrical wires, wrapped in a plastic bag and adhesive tape, designed to simulate an explosive device. After inspection, it turned out to be a dummy device containing no explosives. The object was handled and neutralized, and the concern was removed. Officers of the Binyamin station opened an investigation into the circumstances of the incident, and the findings were transferred for examination by forensic laboratories.

Suspicious object located near Qalandia crossing and neutralized