Public advised to alert police over washed-up packages
Created: Dec 30, 2025 01:43 PM (Updated: Dec 30, 2025 03:41 PM)
“Suspicious packages” which have washed ashore on some South Shore beaches in recent weeks should not be handled if discovered, police have warned.
A police spokesman said that while there was no indication of a threat to public safety, anyone encountering the items should not touch or open them, as they could contain “substances that could pose a health risk if handled”.
He added: “We also urge that you do not go in search of these packages or take possession of them should you find any.”
The public were advised to keep a safe distance, call 911 or 211 and provide a description and location of the item.
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Published December 30, 2025 at 1:43 pm (Updated December 30, 2025 at 3:41 pm)
Public advised to alert police over washed-up packages
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