WASHINGTON, DC: In a pattern that increasingly looks reminiscent of the spread of anthrax letters during 2001, another suspected “hazardous substance” has reportedly been found this morning on the first floor of the Senate side of the Capital building. Capital Hill Police, Fire and EMS personnel have reportedly been dispatched to investigate another incident at this hour.
Few official details are currently available about this latest situation, but it should be noted that literally thousands of “white powder hoaxes” have taken place all over the United States and Canada in recent years. None of the Capital incidents have thus far conclusively been confirmed as involving the castor-bean derivative “ricin” or other toxic substances. EmergencyNet News is monitoring events in D.C. very closely and will bring you more official details as they become available...
Source: EmergencyNet News