‘Stressed’ Amazon delivery driver dumps 80 packages in wooded area: police
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An Amazon delivery driver Police say they dumped about 80 packages in a wooded area of ​​Massachusetts just days before the holidays.
It Lakeville Police Department Says one of his sergeants discovered the unattended objects early Sunday morning while on routine patrol.
“Upon further investigation, Sgt. Sean Roberts determined that they were three large bags full of Amazon packages spread several feet into the woods,” the statement said. department, where they inventoried about 80 packages.”
According to authorities, the Amazon delivery driver visited the police department the next day and “reported that they left the packages on the side of the road around 7:00 p.m. Saturday because they were stressed.”
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Amazon packages found over the weekend in a wooded area in Lakeville, Massachusetts.
The packages have since been returned to an Amazon fulfillment center in Middleboro. in southeastern Massachusetts.
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“We are not seeking criminal charges at this time and consider this an Amazon human resources issue,” added Lakeville Police Chief Matthew Perkins.
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The package from Amazon was placed in a DHL package for delivery.The driver involved in the incident in Lakeville reportedly told police they were “under stress.” (Sebastian Golnow/Photo Alliance/via Getty Images)
The incident comes as Teamster drivers expand their strike against Amazon after the company “repeatedly refused to follow the law and bargain.”
It Union claims that Amazon ignored their December 15th deadline to negotiate new contracts for higher wages, better benefits and safer working conditions.
Amazon workers organized under the Teamsters union strike in Skokie, Illinois, during the 2024 holiday season. (/Fox News)
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Amazon has stood firm, however, insisting they have no intention of sitting down with the Teamsters because, they say, they “do not represent any Amazon employee.”
FOX Business’ Taylor Penley contributed to this report.
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