Police continue to investigate after two envelopes containing suspicious powder were located in Townsville and Ingham this morning.
Around 8.00am today, emergency services were called to a post office on Sturt Street in Townsville City to reports of white power being delivered in an envelope.
Around 11.10am, a person in Ingham reported receiving an envelope containing a suspicious powder.
Townsville Crime Services Detective Inspector Jason Shepherd said all the substances reported to police have been tested and none have been hazardous, to date.
“Police have received more than 20 reports from individuals and organisations who have received a suspicious substance in the mail since May 19.
“All the envelopes are being examined by forensics.
“If anyone receives or has received an anonymous envelope containing white powder, call the police immediately,” Detective Inspector Shepherd said.
“Do not transport the substance to a police station or any other location, the police will come to you.”
The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is urged to contact police.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.
Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
