A fourth suspicious package has made its way to the WA Treasurers office, after three envelopes forced the evacuation of a Perth mail sorting centre.
FIVE suspect packages containing white powder have been found, including two that reached the electoral offices of the WA Premier and Treasurer.
Police have confirmed they are investigating a suspicious package at Premier Colin Barnett's Cottesloe office. The HazMat team has arrived to assist with the investigation.
It came after the discovery of another package this afternoon that forced the closure of the Riverton Shopping Centre, where the electoral office of Treasurer Mike Nahan is located.
Police units investigating the packages found in Riverton and at the Premier's office.
Riverton Shopping Centre, where the electoral office of Treasurer Mike Nahan is located. Source: News Limited
The Australia Post mail sorting centre near at Perth Domestic Airport.
The most recent discoveries, made late today, bring the suspicious package count to five envelopes — all believed to contain a powder — that have prompted a big police response.
Police have now confirmed that the three suspicious items at the Australia Post mailing centre near Perth Airport have been analysed, and confirmed to contain no dangerous substances.
Earlier today, the first three envelopes came to light were found at the Australia Post mail sorting centre.
Seven News reports that one of the envelopes, believed to be addressed to The West Australian, said: "If the powder doesn't get you, the bomb will."
Police have told the daily newspaper to be alert to incoming mail.
A spokesman for the Department of Fire and Emergency Services told PerthNow a "suspicious package" had alarmed staff at the centre.
He said there was "enough to suggest" the envelopes contained an explosive device or a dangerous powder — possibly both.
Police later confirmed that three envelopes had been found at the sorting centre and they were "deemed suspicious due to the nature of words written on them".
A spokeswoman for Australia Post said staff had returned to the building by 4pm after police declared the area safe.
■ MAP KEY — A: Riverton Shopping Centre; B: Australia Post sorting centre; C: Electoral office of WA Premier Colin Barnett
Police at the Australia Post facility near Perth Domestic Airport. Source: News Corp Australia
It's understood police were first alerted to the issue last night when one of the letters, addressed to WA Newspapers, was accidentally opened by a machine.
The TRG Bomb Response had also been assessing the packages to ascertain if they contained explosives.
Police road blocks have closed Dunreath Drive and caused delays on Brearly Avenue, and people visiting Perth Airport have been warned that delays are expected.
Emergency services at the Australia Post mail sorting facility near Perth Airport. Source: News Corp Australia
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