A man and a woman are in custody after making fake bomb threats to two shopping centers. They’ll face questioning by prosecutors on Friday.
The suspects allegedly called 911, warning of an explosive device at Montevideo Shopping and Punta Carretas Shopping.
Investigation and Arrests
The Interior Ministry says the pair is under investigation. Police got court approval to search homes and seized several cell phones. This led to the identification of a third person, who’s now wanted for questioning.
The ministry says it’s working to find those responsible for the fake threats.
- Police searched several locations
- Seized cell phones for evidence
- Identified a third person of interest
Prosecutors will question the two suspects on Friday to get to the bottom of the threats.
