3 Mar 2021

Explosive components spark police lockdown in Marton

From Lately, 10:20 pm on 3 March 2021

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The Rangitikei town of Marton was plunged into lockdown by police after explosives were taken to the local police station this afternoon. Police held cordons in place while the bomb squad travelled from Wellington to investigate and the explosive components were destroyed. Karyn speaks with Karandeep Singh who owns The Club Hotel in Marton.

The Club Hotel in Marton was inside the police cordon this afternoon after explosive components were found.

The Club Hotel in Marton was inside the police cordon this afternoon after explosive components were found. Photo: supplied