83rd CST Called in to Assist on a suspicious Powder with “Triggering Device”

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White powder calls will probably never go away.  Most are easily handled with a good threat assessment by police or fire.  A few rise to the level that they need to be tested by the local hazmat team.

A white powder sent to the Montana Department of Labor and Industry in Helena, Montana included an unusual twist. Several sources are reporting the package included a “triggering device” that reportedly dispersed the powder when the package was opened.

Responders evacuated the immediate area and isolated three people exposed to the powder.

The 83rd Civil Support Team was called in to assist with product identification.  Although the identification of the actual product was not disclosed, it was determined to be non-hazardous.  You can read the whole story here.