Briefcase sparks security scare near Premier House in Wellington

A briefcase near Premier House sparked a road closure. Photo / Mark Mitchell

A briefcase left near Premier House in Wellington this morning sparked a security scare and closure of the road.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was in a Cabinet committee in the Beehive at the time.

The owner of the briefcase was not connected to Premier House, which is the PM's official Wellington residence. The alert is over and the road has been reopened.