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| Suspicious packages sent to London embassies |
| 2004-03-15 |
| EFL Four "suspicious" packages sent to diplomatic premises in London on Monday are being examined, say police. Most, if not all, went to Arab embassies, said BBC security correspondent Frank Gardner. A government source has confirmed none of them were British Government buildings. The Saudi Arabian embassy has confirmed it received an envelope containing white powder on Monday, but tests revealed it was harmless. Police said the packages were sent to four separate addresses in the capital. A Scotland Yard spokesman said: "Initial tests suggest that the contents are non-hazardous but fuller tests are yet to be completed." It is understood all the packages contained white powder. The one sent to the Saudi embassy was addressed only to the embassy, rather than to an individual member of staff, said Frank Gardner. The Metropolitan police’s diplomatic protection unit was called when the powder was discovered, he said. An emergency response team was sent to carry out tests. A statement from the Saudi embassy said: "A closed envelope arrived at the embassy this morning containing white powder. "The embassy contacted the British authorities who dealt with the matter on the spot." All the precautionary measures for the protection and safety of its employees had been carried out, it added. |
| Posted by:Bulldog |
| #2 And yes I already heard that the Turkish Army has been put on alert. Yes it's a big sucker. |
| Posted by: Shipman 2004-3-15 8:04:50 PM |
| #1 Suspicious packages sent to London embassies Frankly the bags from Publix always looked at me with a little bit more than the average askance. A little to snooty for a regular super market. |
| Posted by: Shipman 2004-3-15 8:03:04 PM |