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Voters, electoral service personnel, and poll workers had to leave the premises pending an inspection by the Special Operations Group of the Carabineros (Chilean police force).

According to authorities, an initial search did not detect anything suspicious, but specialized teams must determine whether or not there is any danger.

Voters were moved away from the polling station while it is determined whether voting can continue.

Meanwhile, the electoral materials and ballot boxes were placed under the protection of Army personnel. jdt/oda/car/eam

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