Royal Mail Launches Investigation After Hundreds of Undelivered Letters Discovered Dumped in Derry
Royal Mail has initiated an investigation following the discovery of hundreds of undelivered letters discarded on a country road in Derry. The incident came to light when a member of the public found a bag containing an estimated 400 unopened letters on Mobuoy Road and subsequently handed them over to SDLP MLA Mark H Durkan's office. Mr. Durkan expressed alarm, noting that many of the letters appeared to be sensitive correspondence from health trusts, government departments, and banks, potentially containing confidential information. This discovery follows recent complaints from Mr. Durkan to Royal Mail management regarding significant delays in mail delivery, with some letters reportedly taking up to a month to reach Derry addresses. The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has confirmed receiving a report and has seized additional quantities of mail as part of their ongoing inquiries, liaising directly with Royal Mail.
