Fear gripped the workers and people who operated their businesses in and around the Tema Mall in the Tema Industrial Area, when information about a bomb scare reached them .
Police presence could not even save the situation, as every passing vehicle was searched to ensure that no one hid any explosive on himself .
Speaking to the media on the premises of the mall, which houses the CAL Bank, Supt Victor Amedeker said about 9 a.m., the police had information from the bank about a bomb threat on its premises.
He said the caller, who remained anonymous, informed officials of the CAL Bank who received the call that the bomb would detonate between 12 noon and 2 p.m.
Upon receipt of that information, Supt Amedeker said the Tema Regional Command acted promptly and about 15 policemen were dispatched to the area, where they took positions, while information was relayed to the military to send equipment needed to track explosives.
In a short while, a team of military men arrived from the First Battalion of Infantry Ammunition Base with explosive detectors to scan the area .
After a fruitless search of the area using the scanning equipment, the military gave up and abandoned the operation about 2.30 p.m.
Supt Amedeker assured the officials of the bank to go about their duties without fear, noting that the equipment did not detect the presence of any explosive .
He warned the public to desist from circulating false information, especially using the technology, which has its good uses .
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