“There will be a visible police presence in the area for the next couple of hours while the NZDF s EOD unit disposes of the material safely,” a police statement said. In a statement Nelson City Council said items from the park’s collection were being investigated for picric acid. “Picric acid was widely used in early forms of medicine and medical supplies, including on gauze pads, and as an antiseptic. It is a volatile substance sensitive to heat, frictions and shock and has been used as a military explosive. “Any items considered hazardous will be removed for safe disposal off site.”
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Auckland s Whenuapai School evacuated after incident near air base
16 Apr, 2021 02:49 AM
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Whenuapai School in Auckland has been evacuated after an incident at the air base nearby. Photo / File
Whenuapai School in Auckland has been evacuated after an incident at the air base nearby. Photo / File
Social issues reporter, NZ Heraldmichael.neilson@nzherald.co.nz
An Auckland school has been evacuated after a report of a person acting suspiciously at a nearby air base.
A police spokesman said they received a report of a person acting suspiciously near the entrance to the Whenuapai Air Base just after 1pm.