HAZMAT operation launched as strange ‘NSW Health gifts’ turn up in western Sydney letterboxes

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HAZMAT operation launched as strange ‘NSW Health gifts’ turn up in western Sydney letterboxes
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One person has reportedly suffered a “reaction” to a strange package that was left in their letterbox, purportedly from NSW Health. NSW Health has warned people to avoid handling any such package, saying it is aware they had been delivered to an unknown number of homes around Leppington and Austral in western Sydney . One resident has since said their neighbour had a “reaction” to the contents of a package, with Fire and Rescue NSW HAZMAT crews called to their property about 10.40am on Tuesday.

“NSW Health is aware that cards and packages have been placed in letterboxes in some homes in Sydney falsely claiming to be a ‘gift’ and ‘remedial therapy’ from NSW Health,” it said on X. “We have reported this matter to NSW Police. “We strongly advise anyone who has received such a package to safely dispose of it without opening it.” It also warned: “Beware of scammers: NSW health will never leave gifts in your letter box.

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