Potsdam: School prank leads to SEK police deployment

SEK officers storm school after students set off smoke bomb

Students set off a smoke bomb in a classroom, causing panic and a SEK police deployment

On Tuesday morning, students at the Bertha-von-Suttner-Gesamtschule in Potsdam set off a smoke bomb in a classroom, causing panic and a SEK police deployment.

According to police, the incident occurred around 11:30 a.m. when several students set off a smoke bomb in a classroom on the second floor of the school building.

The smoke quickly spread through the classroom, causing panic among the students and teachers. Several students and teachers suffered from coughing and eye irritation.

The school administration immediately alerted the police, who dispatched several patrol cars and a SEK (Special Operations Unit) team to the scene.

The SEK officers stormed the school building and quickly located the classroom where the smoke bomb had been set off.

The officers detained several students who were suspected of being involved in the incident.

The students were taken to the police station for questioning.

The school building was evacuated and students were sent home early.

The police are investigating the incident and have launched a criminal investigation against the students involved.

The school administration has condemned the incident and has vowed to take disciplinary action against the students responsible.

The incident is a reminder of the dangers of setting off smoke bombs or other fireworks in public places.

It is important to remember that these devices can cause serious injuries and panic.

If you see someone setting off a smoke bomb or other fireworks, please report it to the police immediately.