Breaking news----2 blocks from my house
Posted: Mon Jul 12, 2004 11:08 am
Suspicious package causes shutdown at Meraux post office
Bag Of White Powder, Threat Left At Meraux Post Office
POSTED: 9:13 am CDT July 12, 2004
UPDATED: 10:35 am CDT July 12, 2004
NEW ORLEANS -- Law enforcement and other officials responded Monday morning to an anthrax scare at a post office in Meraux.
Police said a clear plastic bag containing a white powder was left outside the post office. Attached was a note saying "This is anthrax," along with a threat against Americans, police said.
Officials said it probably is a hoax, but hazardous material crews, State Police, and St. Bernard Parish law enforcement officers are investigating.
Workers in protective suits entered the area at about 10:15 a.m. to conduct preliminary tests.
TheNewOrleansChannel.com will update this story as details become available.
Bag Of White Powder, Threat Left At Meraux Post Office
POSTED: 9:13 am CDT July 12, 2004
UPDATED: 10:35 am CDT July 12, 2004
NEW ORLEANS -- Law enforcement and other officials responded Monday morning to an anthrax scare at a post office in Meraux.
Police said a clear plastic bag containing a white powder was left outside the post office. Attached was a note saying "This is anthrax," along with a threat against Americans, police said.
Officials said it probably is a hoax, but hazardous material crews, State Police, and St. Bernard Parish law enforcement officers are investigating.
Workers in protective suits entered the area at about 10:15 a.m. to conduct preliminary tests.
TheNewOrleansChannel.com will update this story as details become available.
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