False alarm in Arganda: suspicious backpack operation concluded

The swift action of Local Police, Civil Guard, and other emergency services secured the area and confirmed there was no danger.

Generic image of a street cordoned off by police with emergency lights.
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Generic image of a street cordoned off by police with emergency lights.

An operation deployed this Thursday, November 12, on Avenida de los Derechos Humanos in Arganda del Rey has concluded without incident after a suspicious backpack found nearby was confirmed to be a false alarm.

Upon receiving the alert, officers from the Local Police, Civil Guard, SUMMA, Firefighters, and Civil Protection personnel were deployed to the scene to cordon off and secure the area, as well as divert traffic. The backpack was examined using dogs and specialists, who confirmed it posed no threat.
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"I appreciate the work and cooperation among all the security forces present in the preventive security operation. Everyone can rest assured."

Alberto Escribano · Mayor of Arganda
The Mayor of Arganda, Alberto Escribano, who was present at the scene, thanked the security forces for their work and cooperation, and stated that the situation was under control.
Based on information from the official source: Ayuntamiento de Arganda del Rey (12/11/2026)