A local financial firm got a bizarre surprise after 3 p.m. when employees opened a package addressed to a man they don’t even do business with—and found Ketamine inside. Yes… that Ketamine. The controlled substance veterinarians and ER docs handle, not something you pick up at the FedEx counter.
Employees, confused and more than a little concerned, reached out to the addressee via Facebook. Instead of clearing things up, the man allegedly became argumentative, then promptly blocked them. That’s when the staff decided enough was enough and called Portsmouth Police.
Officers arrived, seized the suspicious delivery, and logged it into evidence due to the drug inside. Police took information for a report, and investigators will now try to sort out how a controlled substance ended up in a mystery package at a place that had nothing to do with the person it was addressed to.
What To Do If You Receive a Mysterious Package
Whether it’s misdelivered mail or something more alarming, here’s how to stay safe and avoid legal headaches:
1️⃣ Don’t open it if something feels off.
If you weren’t expecting a delivery—or it’s addressed to someone you’ve never heard of—pause before tearing into it.
2️⃣ Look for red flags
- No return address
- Strange handwriting
- Excessive tape
- Odd smells or stains
- Unexpected items inside (especially prescription drugs or cash)
3️⃣ Don’t attempt to return it yourself.
As this situation shows, tracking down the “recipient” can escalate quickly or put you at risk.
4️⃣ Contact the delivery service or law enforcement.
If the box contains anything illegal, suspicious, or dangerous—or if you aren’t comfortable handling it—call police. They’d much rather check it out than have you stuck holding contraband.
5️⃣ Never throw away a suspicious package yourself.
You could accidentally destroy evidence or create a liability issue.
6️⃣ Avoid touching the contents.
If you already opened it before realizing something was wrong, leave it alone and call authorities.
Bottom line:
Mysterious packages aren’t just creepy—they can be illegal, unsafe, or dangerous. When in doubt, take the safest route and let the professionals handle it.