04 Dec 2023 | 02:26 AM UTC
New Zealand: Police responding to reports of suspicious packages outside US and Israel embassies in Wellington afternoon of Dec. 4
Authorities investigating suspicious items outside US and Israel embassies in Wellington, New Zealand, afternoon of Dec. 4. Avoid the area.
Authorities are responding to reports of suspicious packages at the US and Israel embassies in Wellington as of the afternoon of Dec. 4. Police have cordoned off streets surrounding the embassies and locked down nearby schools, including Queen Margaret College, as a security precaution. There have been no reports of evacuations.
A heightened security presence is likely to continue in the affected areas over the coming hours. Associated localized transport disruptions are probable, particularly along Brandon Street and Fitzherbert Terrace. Officials may evacuate buildings in the vicinity as a precaution; businesses may experience disruptions.
Avoid the affected area until officials give the all-clear. Plan for localized traffic disruptions and allow additional time to reach nearby destinations. Heed all directives issued by authorities.
