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Suspicious item found by detectorist at Christchurch playground removed by New Zealand Defence Force

From NZ Herald · () English

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News Official statement Outcome reported
  • A detectorist found a suspicious item near a playground at Larch Reserve in Casebrook, Christchurch, and alerted police.
  • The item, described as a cartridge and lighter placed near the playground, was collected by New Zealand Defence Force specialists.

A detectorist’s discovery of a suspicious item at a Christchurch playground prompted a response from the New Zealand Defence Force.

Police said they were informed about the item at Larch Reserve in Casebrook at about 11:45 a.m. The detectorist became concerned after seeing a wick coming out of a small metal cartridge.

The cartridge and a lighter had been placed near the playground. The Defence Force was called, and specialists collected the item.

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