Source: New Zealand Police
Please attribute to Senior Sergeant Craig Ellison, Christchurch Police:
Cordons are in place in the vicinity of Sheffield Crescent, Burnside, Christchurch.
Police were alerted to a concerning substance about 2.20pm today.
People are asked to avoid the area.
An increased police presence can be expected as safe removal of the substance is arranged.
Cordons will be removed once the area is safe.
ENDS
Issued by Police Media Centre