TOMSK. Oct 8 (Interfax) - The transport police have established that the anonymous e-mail message alleging a bomb threat to the Omsk Airport, where the plane carrying Russian opposition activist Alexei Navalny was preparing to land, was sent on August 20 from the territory of Germany, the press service of the Siberian Federal District's transport police department said.
"The check established that the anonymous message was sent via free temporary e-mail service. The service has its servers in the territory of the Federal Republic of Germany," the press service said.
Hence, the investigators asked Germany for legal assistance in the identification of the owner of the email address from where the alleged threat was reported.
A criminal case was opened on counts of a knowingly false report of a terrorist attack perpetrated against social infrastructure elements or causing major damage.
The message was received by the Omsk Leninsky District Court. It alleged bomb threats to buildings of district courts, the rail terminal, post offices, banks, and the airport of the regional center.
Police dogs examined all buildings and adjoining territories but did not find any objects dangerous to the public.
During the check, 180 passengers and 58 employees were evacuated from the Omsk airport. Essential airport services continued their operation.
Given media reports alleging that the bomb threats to Omsk facilities aimed to prevent the emergency landing of Navalny's plane, additional lines of investigation are being pursued.