A bomb threat prompted the evacuation of Montevideo Shopping on Sunday around 1:50 pm.
Firefighters and police were on the scene, inspecting the premises after the alert was raised.
Sebastián López, the spokesperson, told News Agency that they took all necessary precautions.
After a thorough search, no bomb was found.
The authorities then handed the mall back to its management, allowing the public to return.
This all happened before 3 pm.
It was the second time in two days that Montevideo Shopping faced a bomb threat.
On Saturday, two phone calls led to an evacuation.
The all-clear was given just after 9 pm, when firefighters finished searching the area.
Security Measures
The recent threats raise concerns about safety in public spaces.
Officials are taking steps to prevent such incidents.
Investigation
The police are looking into the bomb threats to find out who made the calls.
They will work to prevent similar incidents in the future.
The people who made the threats could face serious charges.
The authorities will do everything they can to keep the public safe.
More security measures may be put in place to prevent similar incidents.
- Bomb threats are taken seriously by the authorities.
- Evacuations are done to ensure public safety.
- Investigations are ongoing to find those responsible.