An explosive device exploded on Tuesday in a branch of the Credit and Investment Bank in Chile's capital of Santiago, severely damaging the first floor of the building but injuring no one, Chile's Armed Police said.
The explosion which occurred at 1 a.m. local time (0400 GMT) also smashed windows in buildings close to the branch.
"We have witnesses that say one or two dark vehicles carried the attackers," said Ronald Casanueva, an armed police commander.
"A significant amount of damage has occurred," said Juan Alarcon, from the eighth Fire Brigade company.
Chilean radio said a self-described anarchist group had called to claim responsibility for the attack.
Junior Interior Minister Felipe Harboe said Tuesday's attack resembled previous bank attacks.
"It is a black powder bomb like those seen in previous occasions, when bank windows were smashed," Harboe said. "Investigators are checking closed circuit television cameras, witness testimony, neighbors and background information to clarify who is involved," he added.
Source:Xinhua
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