12.18.2008

A Flurry of White Powder Stories

h/t CLG

Reuters: White Powder mailed to 16 US embassies in Europe

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Envelopes containing white powder that later tested negative for toxins were mailed to 16 U.S. embassies in Europe this month, the State Department and Federal Bureau of Investigation said on Wednesday.

FBI: Suspicious white powder letters received around the US

Since Monday, December 8, letters containing a note and suspicious white powder have been received by the offices of more than 40 governors across the country. Additional letters have been received at several U.S. Embassies overseas, said Robert E. Casey, Jr., Special Agent in Charge, Dallas FBI.

Letter with white powder opened in Governor's mailroom

HARRISBURG -- A letter containing white powder was opened in the mailroom of the governor's office today, a spokesman for Gov. Ed Rendell said.

The FBI was called in to investigate.

Feds: Suspicious packages sent to Guards, Reserves

Ooops, AP story. We don't link to those here. Here's the URL:

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hRXPAI74ls3KjW2x2uc_l-UtBfhwD954HNCO0



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