A controlled explosion has been carried out at a government building after a suspect package was delivered in the post.
Police were called to the Intellectual Property Office in Newport at 8.14am on Friday morning after the "suspicious item" was received by staff.
The building was evacuated as a precautionary measure.
We're with @SWFireandRescue and @WelshAmbulance at@The_IPO in #Newport. Staff evacuated as a safety precaution. Updates to follow.
Officers from Gwent Police and specialist Royal Logistics Corps bomb disposal unit arrived at the scene to assess the package.
A controlled explosion of the package was carried put as a "precautionary measure".
Gwent Police said the incident has now been resolved and staff can re-enter the building.
A police investigation into the source of the package will now commence.
see- http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/controlled-explosion-government-building-after-11772962
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