Suspicious package found at Woodbourne Air Force base ruled false alarm

Otago Daily TimesRNZThursday 27 February 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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Police and an Explosive Ordnance Disposal team investigated a suspicious package at the Royal New Zealand Air Force base near Blenheim on Thursday. The item, thought to be a piece of mail, was ultimately deemed a false alarm. Cordons were previously established on the southern side of the base during the investigation.

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First reported by Otago Daily Times, Thu 27 Feb 2025, 5:51pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 27 minutes
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