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Canberra Today 15°/18° | Friday, April 19, 2024 | Digital Edition | Crossword & Sudoku

‘Suspicious’ backpack closes city cop shop

Police-station-0553-175x175 A “SUSPICIOUS package” outside the Civic police station led to the evacuation of the station and surrounding buildings, and the closure of a section of London Circuit and Knowles Place at about 8.15 this this morning. 

Police say the package proved to be a backpack and was of no threat to public safety. A male is assisting them with enquiries.

 

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