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| Hazmat team responds to ‘suspicious powder’ sent to Russian embassy | Hazmat team responds to ‘suspicious powder’ sent to Russian embassy |
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| Authorities are still trying to determine what the unidentified powder could be | Authorities are still trying to determine what the unidentified powder could be |
| Parcels containing a “suspicious” white powder were sent to the Russian Embassy in Australia's capital of Canberra, according to police and diplomatic staffers, prompting a hazmat team to respond to the scene. | Parcels containing a “suspicious” white powder were sent to the Russian Embassy in Australia's capital of Canberra, according to police and diplomatic staffers, prompting a hazmat team to respond to the scene. |
| Two mysterious packages containing an “unknown white powder” were discovered outside the embassy early Thursday morning, the diplomatic mission told TASS, noting that local authorities are now inspecting the envelopes. | Two mysterious packages containing an “unknown white powder” were discovered outside the embassy early Thursday morning, the diplomatic mission told TASS, noting that local authorities are now inspecting the envelopes. |
| The Australian Capital Territory Police (ACT) later confirmed that the “contents of the package are currently being assessed” in a statement cited by local media, adding that “cordon” is now in place around the embassy “and the public is urged to avoid the area until further notice.” | The Australian Capital Territory Police (ACT) later confirmed that the “contents of the package are currently being assessed” in a statement cited by local media, adding that “cordon” is now in place around the embassy “and the public is urged to avoid the area until further notice.” |
| A number of emergency vehicles were later seen at the embassy, including a hazardous materials response unit, whose members were shown clad in special protective gear in images circulating in Australian media. |