What does the word "packing" mean in the following paragraph ?

[TrongNhanBRVT]

"I sent the police packing and educated them on the need for common sense!"
I searched on the internet but it shows nothing.
Thank you.

[bighoss]

As a native speaker, I've heard 'packing' in English with multiple meanings especially in slang. It can mean to pack objects into a box, to be physically fit/attractive, to carry a weapon (usually a gun), or to physically exert yourself into exhaustion. I think in the situation of this paragraph it most likely means the last option of physical exhaustion, but I think it could also have the meaning of carrying a weapon. Hope this helped!

[Joe]

"I sent the police packing and educated them on the need for common sense!"
I searched on the internet but it shows nothing.

If you "send someone packing" you tell them very firmly to go away.

Logically the sentence should be rewritten since "send packing" is the last action you take (because they go away after that), for example:

- I sent the police packing after educating them on the need for common sense!
- I educated the police on the need for common sense and sent them packing!

If you google for "send someone packing" you will find more examples.