suspicious package
Concerning unattended container
A suspicious package is an unattended bag, box, or parcel that appears potentially dangerous—possibly containing explosives or other threats.
The term belongs to security announcements and news reports: Police evacuated the building after someone reported a suspicious package.
What makes a package suspicious varies: unusual wires, strange odors, unexpected delivery, or simply being left somewhere it shouldn't be.
- bombExplosive device or disaster
- bomb squadExplosive ordnance responders
- threatIndication of potential harm
- unattendedLacking supervision or care
- alertWarning or watchfulness
evacuation · ticking · wire · explosive · baggage · airport · security · X-ray · white powder · detonator · controlled explosion · warning · see something say something · call 911 · do not touch · clear the area · cordoned · squad
- Bomb Disposalbomb disposal, bomb squad, EOD, bomb robot, bomb disposal robot
- mail securityx-ray scanning, bomb detection, security seals, postal inspectors, mail tampering
- public alertsemergency broadcast, wireless alert, text alert, civil emergency, terror alert
- aviation threatshijacking, skyjacking, bomb threat, terrorism, explosive
- mystery itemsmystery box, sealed envelope, coded message, treasure map, puzzle box
suspicious packagestandard delivery
Typical transit method
care package · junk mail · gift basket · all-clear · false alarm
suspicious packageexpected delivery
registered mail · scheduled delivery · certified mail · subscription box
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