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Hoax mayday call wastes resources in Northland – Police

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Police are frustrated after a fictitious mayday call from a vessel off Whangārei Heads tied up emergency services resources for three hours today.

Senior Sergeant Clifford Metcalfe, from Northland Police, says the call made at around 10.44am, could have put lives in danger.

“We had multiple resources deployed from Police and Coastguard looking for this vessel, including search and rescue boats and a fixed wing aircraft,” he says.

“Not only were these assets tied up, but staff and volunteers were called out.”

If there had been a real emergency during the time, some emergency services resources may have been tied up and unable to assist.

“When Coastguard respond alongside us, it’s important to remember that their volunteers often have to leave their work and study to respond,” Senior Sergeant Metcalfe says.

“It is incredibly frustrating for our staff who are there to help.

“People need to respect the safety of others, and the people and services that are entrusted to keep them safe.”

Senior Sergeant Metcalfe says enquiries are being made into the source of the hoax calls.

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