Police have cordoned off an area in Bunkeflostrand, Malmö, after discovering a suspected dangerous object. Two teenage boys have been arrested on suspicion of attempted public endangerment. The national bomb squad is examining the item using a robot and drone.
On Sunday, January 11, 2026, police received an alert at 21:30 about a suspected dangerous object in Vagnmakarebyn, Bunkeflostrand, a southwestern part of Malmö. The item was found outdoors near residential buildings, and police immediately cordoned off several blocks in the area.
Lasse Brundin, duty investigation leader at Malmö police, described it as 'something suspected to be a bomb, or something explosive.' By 23:45, the national bomb squad arrived and began the examination using a bomb robot and a drone, focusing on a courtyard. Residents were urged to stay indoors and avoid windows during the police operation.
Two teenage boys were arrested shortly after the discovery and are suspected of attempted public endangerment. It remains unclear whether the object is genuine or harmless, but police are working to clarify the situation. No damage or injuries have been reported.
The incident has caused concern among residents in the cordoned area, but police emphasize that they are handling the matter with great caution.
