Letter Did Not Contain Anthrax, Tests Find
From Times Wire Reports
White powder in a threatening letter to Gov. Bill Richardson was not anthrax, according to tests conducted a day after the substance prompted evacuation of the state Capitol. Further tests were planned to try to identify the powder.
“Anthrax is not involved; no other harmful agents are involved,” said Peter Olson, a spokesman for the state Department of Public Safety.
The letter was opened Friday by the director of mail operations for the governor’s office.
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