Victoria Police have charged two women after a suspicious package prompted a large emergency response, including the Bomb Response Unit, at a North Geelong business last week.
Police were called to a premises on Mackey Street about 9.40am on Thursday, 21 March, following reports a suspicious package had been left by two women inside the building.
It’s alleged the pair, believed to be protesters, entered the business and placed a box at reception while chanting and filming.
They were then removed from the premises by staff and left prior to police arrival.
A safety cordon was established and the Bomb Response Unit attended to assess the package.
It was later deemed the package contained no dangerous materials and the scene was declared safe.
Detectives from Geelong Crime Investigation Unit arrested a 52-year-old Grovedale woman and a 61-year-old Geelong West woman as part of the investigation into the incident.
Both women were subsequently charged with intend bomb hoax and trespass.
They have been bailed to appear at Geelong Magistrates’ Court on 22 April 2025.
Anyone with any further information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a confidential report at crimestoppersvic.com.au
