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Updated | ‘Suspicious package’ in Xaghra turns out to be shoebox

The Armed Forces of Malta’s Bomb Disposal Unit responded to reports of a ‘suspicious package’ in Xaghra, Gozo, which later turned out to be a discarded shoebox

Last updated on 14 February 2017, 1:28pm
by Jeanelle Mifsud

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The Armed Forces of Malta’s Bomb Disposal Unit this morning responded to reports of a suspicious package beneath a private vehicle on Triq il-Knisja at about 10:45am

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A “suspicious package” that was reported in Xaghra, Gozo, earlier today has turned out to be a discarded shoebox, according to state media.

The Armed Forces of Malta’s Bomb Disposal Unit this morning responded to reports of a suspicious package beneath a private vehicle on Triq il-Knisja at about 10:45am.

While the police are still currently not in a position to divulge or confirm any details, state media reported that investigations proved the package to be a discarded shoebox that was blown under the pick-up truck. Upon noticing the box, the vehicle’s worried owner contacted the police.