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“He was constantly enquiring; some things he was pretty sure of, but much was in a state of enquiry,” she wrote.

"We were told it was for the US deportees after we enquired," he said, adding the ministry had been kept in the dark throughout the process.

"We understand that reports of this nature can be concerning, and it is likely that residents will see an increased number of officers in the area while we carry out further enquires," he said.

After the BBC enquired about her package, the tracking information was updated for the first time in weeks to say it was "on the way", raising her hopes.

"If you are a parent or guardian in the area and your child was out that night, we ask that you enquire about their movements and what they might know," Det Insp McWhinnie said.