French police evacuated a train station in the southern town of Nimes on Saturday after passengers reported seeing armed individuals.
A national police official denied the initial reports of a shooting incident at the station and described the police activity as a "verification" operation.
According to the local Midi Libre newspaper's report, one man has been arrested, over possession of a fake weapon.
Another security official said police are working to verify whether the incident had any link to the attacks Thursday around Barcelona.
The officials, who were not authorized to be publicly named, said no one has been reported hurt in the operation.
The Gard Prefecture responsible for Nimes police said the public should avoid the station and the surrounding area until further instructions are given.
However, after 90 minutes from the initial reports, police said the situation at the station returned to normal.
The Tour of Spain cycling race kicked off from Nimes earlier Saturday under heavy security.
French authorities stepped up controls on the border with Spain after the Barcelona attacks. One suspect is believed on the run.
Please click to read our informative text prepared pursuant to the Law on the Protection of Personal Data No. 6698 and to get information about the cookies used on our website in accordance with the relevant legislation.
6698 sayılı Kişisel Verilerin Korunması Kanunu uyarınca hazırlanmış aydınlatma metnimizi okumak ve sitemizde ilgili mevzuata uygun olarak kullanılan çerezlerle ilgili bilgi almak için lütfen tıklayınız.
