Dunedin Police continue to investigate a bomb hoax that led to the closure of the Dunedin Airport yesterday. Police said a black bag, described as a laptop bag, was "made safe" by experts from the New Zealand Defence Force. "It is believed that the bag was brought into the airport by a person climbing over an external set of fences on Centre Road," police said. This area is a place where people often watch aircraft taking off and landing from their cars, police said. Anyone who has information that could assist Police is encouraged to contact the Dunedin Police on (03) 471 4800, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 18, 2019 07:30 UTC