Student prank triggers bomb threat at Goslar school center!

Student prank triggers bomb threat at Goslar school center!

In Goslar there was a significant security incident at the Goldene Aue school center on September 24, 2025. A bomb threat led to the entire school building being evacuated. Around 1,200 students and teachers were affected, while a large police force was on site. The threat, which included a photo and a warning that a bomb would explode at midday, was sent on September 16th. So reported NDR.

The police investigation quickly showed initial progress; The suspicion arose that the photo and the threatening message could have come from a student close to the school. After extensive interviews with the students involved and their legal guardians, the suspected perpetrator was finally identified. The student then admitted that it was a harmless prank.

Evacuation and security measures

When the threat arrived at 12:43 p.m. on the said day, security measures were immediately taken. The students and teaching staff had to leave the building quickly. The use of explosives detection dogs quickly established that no dangerous objects were found in the school building, which at least briefly alleviated the concerns of those present. Loud regionalheute.de The police decided that the alarm could be canceled as quickly as possible because the suspicion was confirmed that there was no serious threat.

However, the investigation was not closed due to the seriousness of the threat. The Braunschweig public prosecutor's office will now initiate criminal proceedings for disturbing the public peace by threatening to commit crimes. Such incidents are not uncommon in Germany. Especially in connection with examination phases, as we can see from a comprehensive assessment of Euronews experienced, bomb threats in schools are a widespread problem.

In recent months there has been a worrying increase in such threats, which has raised alarm not only in Lower Saxony but in several federal states. Schools often made decisions about canceling classes and student safety in consultation with authorities. In Rhineland-Palatinate, Baden-Württemberg and other regions, numerous schools were affected in what the education ministers described as disgusting attacks. A trend that is causing excitement nationwide and even across borders.

It remains to be seen whether this incident in Goslar will have similar consequences and discussions. The school management has already signaled that they will take all necessary steps to ensure the safety of students and teachers in the future.