London’s Left‑Handed Spy‑Ticket Near the Iconic Gherkin
What Went Down?
Imagine a quiet morning on March 23rd in the City of London, when the first alarm of the day popped on the police line about a mysterious package in the heart of the financial district. The culprit? A simple box, yet it had everyone on edge.
Key Details
- Location: Around St Mary Axe – the address of the famed Gherkin (30 St Mary Axe).
- Time: The alert was received at 8.56 am, before the city’s coffee was even brewed.
- Action: City police set up cordons (think a traffic light for safety) to keep bodies away from the suspected box.
The Police Say…
In a snappy tweet, the City of London police told everyone, “We’ve put cordons around St Mary Axe because of a report of a suspicious package (a box) in Bury St received at 8.56 am.” They added a friendly, “Avoid the area while we handle the incident, and folks in nearby buildings, follow your internal procedures.”
Why the Scrutiny?
Since the Gherkin is a towering symbol of London’s skyline, any potential threat gets a full sender‑speed response. Quick to get, quick to clear—good news for the coffee‑dependent commuters!
Bottom Line
In the scramble, police had the box in the picture, set a cordon, and asked for calm. The city’s rooftop warriors keep the city safe one box at a time.
