Scoop has an Ethical Paywall
Licence needed for work use Start Free Trial

Local Govt | National News Video | Parliament Headlines | Politics Headlines | Search

 

Controlled Detonation To Take Place In New Lynn

Police have been responding after a person discovered a small homemade explosive device in a reserve near their home on Seabrook Avenue, New Lynn at around 2pm today.

NZDF staff were called in to safely dispose of the device. It has now been taken to Lawson Park, which has been deemed a safe place to undertake a controlled detonation. 

Residents near Lawson Park, on the corner of Seabrook Avenue and Willerton Avenue, can expect to hear a loud bang as the device is detonated and should not be alarmed – there is no risk to public safety.

Advertisement - scroll to continue reading

© Scoop Media

Advertisement - scroll to continue reading
 
 
 
Parliament Headlines | Politics Headlines | Regional Headlines

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

LATEST HEADLINES

  • PARLIAMENT
  • POLITICS
  • REGIONAL
 
 

Featured News Channels