In response to a suspicious package near East Croydon train station, police evacuated the area and specialist teams conducted a controlled explosion to ensure public safety.
A 45-year-old man, Guillermo Gomez, has been charged with making a bomb hoax after allegedly placing a box near the station intending to incite fear.
The incident, which saw the station closed for several hours, emphasizes the urgent response required when suspicious packages are reported to protect the public.
Gomez was brought from custody before Judge Antony Dunne, who postponed the proceedings, indicating further legal steps ahead as the case develops.
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