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Defence Force called in to dispose of ‘suspicious item’ in Rotorua suburb

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Police say they were notified of a suspicious vehicle at the intersection of Ford Rd and Sunset Rd in Mangakakahi just before 10pm. Photo / 123rf
Police say they were notified of a suspicious vehicle at the intersection of Ford Rd and Sunset Rd in Mangakakahi just before 10pm. Photo / 123rf

Police say they were notified of a suspicious vehicle at the intersection of Ford Rd and Sunset Rd in Mangakakahi just before 10pm. Photo / 123rf

The Defence Force was called in to dispose of a suspicious item in Rotorua overnight.

Police said they were notified of a suspicious vehicle at the intersection of Ford Rd and Sunset Rd in Mangakakahi just before 10pm.

Ford Rd and Sunset Rd intersection this morning.  Photo / Ben Fraser
Ford Rd and Sunset Rd intersection this morning. Photo / Ben Fraser

An item of interest was found inside the vehicle by the Explosive Ordnance Disposal team.

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A police spokeswoman said the item was “yet to be disposed of”.

A witness said they saw someone abandon a vehicle, and saw police cordon off the area and knock on doors.

Police said inquiries were ongoing.

The scene was clear this morning and cordons lifted.


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