Authorities say they have questioned a FedEx driver after hundreds of packages were found last week in a wooded area in Blount County. Blount County Sheriff Mark Moon says investigators have spoken with security personnel for Tennessee-based FedEx and identified a driver. The driver’s name wasn’t released, and Moon did not indicate whether any charges were possible. CLICK HERE: FedEx drivers from across the country load up packages tossed in Alabama ravineFedEx released the following statement to WVTM 13 Monday afternoon:“The security of our customers’ shipments is a top priority and we are committed to treating our customers’ packages with the utmost care. In addition to cooperating with law enforcement, we have reviewed this situation and can confirm that the individual involved is no longer providing service on behalf of FedEx Ground. “We regret the inconvenience this situation has caused and appreciate our customers’ understanding throughout the package recovery process. Where possible, recovered packages are being delivered to the intended recipients. In the event of a damaged shipment, we will make every effort to work with the affected shippers to reach a resolution. As always, customers with questions about their shipments can track their packages by visiting http://fedex.com.”The investigation began last Wednesday when as many as 400 packages were found in a ravine on private property near the small town of Hayden.
Authorities say they have questioned a FedEx driver after hundreds of packages were found last week in a wooded area in Blount County.
Blount County Sheriff Mark Moon says investigators have spoken with security personnel for Tennessee-based FedEx and identified a driver. The driver’s name wasn’t released, and Moon did not indicate whether any charges were possible.
CLICK HERE: FedEx drivers from across the country load up packages tossed in Alabama ravine
FedEx released the following statement to WVTM 13 Monday afternoon:
“The security of our customers’ shipments is a top priority and we are committed to treating our customers’ packages with the utmost care. In addition to cooperating with law enforcement, we have reviewed this situation and can confirm that the individual involved is no longer providing service on behalf of FedEx Ground.
“We regret the inconvenience this situation has caused and appreciate our customers’ understanding throughout the package recovery process. Where possible, recovered packages are being delivered to the intended recipients. In the event of a damaged shipment, we will make every effort to work with the affected shippers to reach a resolution. As always, customers with questions about their shipments can track their packages by visiting http://fedex.com.”
The investigation began last Wednesday when as many as 400 packages were found in a ravine on private property near the small town of Hayden.
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