Rimutaka Prison is located in Trentham, Upper Hutt. Photo / Ross Setford
Rimutaka Prison is located in Trentham, Upper Hutt. Photo / Ross Setford
Wellington's Rimutaka Prison is operating normally after it was placed into lockdown following messages on the prison's phone line alleging that a bomb would be placed at the site.
Police were called about 9.20am on Wednesday and attended the site with specialist search dogs and conducted a search.
"Police attendedthe site with specialist search dogs and conducted an extensive search of the site but no suspicious items were found. We will continue to help police with their inquiries," a Corrections spokesperson said.