The Police have restricted access on foot to Calle Preciados, in central Madrid, this Saturday at midday. Officers and police vehicles have occupied part of the roadway while passersby remained behind the established perimeter.
The operation responds to a report about a suspicious lump, according to the in-person information published by El Confidencial Digital. The outlet places the object at the crossing of Preciados with Tetuán, next to an entrance to El Corte Inglés, and states that some officers described it as a suitcase.
Images on social media show the police cordon on Preciados
Users on social media have shared images of explosives-detecting dogs from the Policía Municipal working in the street.
Perros detectores de explosivos de la Policía Municipal se encuentran en estos momentos en la calle Preciados de Madrid ante la posible presencia de un artefacto explosivo en la zona. 14/11 2:38 pm https://t.co/6YpLxFZ3S3
— Jean Vielma (@Vielma92) November 14, 2026
The image accompanying his publication shows police vehicles, agents, and people positioned behind the security tapes.