Envelopes containing white powder sent to offices on Parliament Hill
Posted Mar 23, 2015 04:11:04 PM.
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The RCMP is investigating after suspicious envelopes containing an unidentified white powder were delivered to senators on Monday morning.
Police and the hazardous materials unit are on scene and are testing the substance to determine whether it is toxic or hazardous.
The envelopes were sent to senators both on Parliament Hill and to one of the buildings in the parliamentary precinct.
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No injuries have been reported.
The Globe and Mail Globe is reporting “Ottawa shooting” is written on the envelopes. The RCMP has not confirmed.
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