Bomb scare at Papakura Police Station after person brings 'suspicious item' for disposal

July 10, 2019

Police were forced to deal with a bomb scare at the Papakura Police Station in South Auckland today.

According to police, a member of the public brought a suspicious object to the Papakura Police Station in order to report it to police shortly before 2pm.

The immediate area was initially evacuated as a precaution while specialist teams, including the NZDF Explosive Ordinance Team, attended. 

Police confirmed the item has been removed and secured and they are currently making further inquiries into the object.

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