Two bomb scares in one day in Geneva

Geneva bomb squad (file image)

Geneva police had to respond to two bomb scares yesterday, both proved to be harmless.

The first was at Cornavin train station just before midday. A large area was sealed off as experts examined a suspicious package. The all clear was given about an hour and a half later. 

Then at 3pm, another call to the Place des Nations. A package was left on the sidewalk near WIPO. Nearby streets were closed. It took 2 hours of checks before the cordons were lifted. 

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