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FBI: Suspicious Packages Sent to DC-Area Military Locations

FBI: Suspicious Packages Sent to DC-Area Military Locations
(AP)

By    |   Monday, 26 March 2018 07:17 PM EDT

Several suspicious packages sent to D.C.-area military locations are being examined by the FBI, CNN reports.

At least one package sent to the National Defense University at Fort McNair in Virginia contained explosive materials, but was rendered safe.

"At 12:10 p.m., 52nd Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal from Fort Belvoir, Va., confirmed the package tested positive for black powder and residue," Army spokesman Michael L. Howard said in a statement. "The X-ray conducted indicates suspected GPS and an expedient fuse were attached. The package was rendered safe. No injuries are reported."

Fort McNair evacuated the building as soon as the package was received at 8:30 a.m., and was cleared for re-entry at 1:15 p.m. after a K-9 sweep.

Officials said a suspicious package also arrived at a military facility in Fort Belvoir, but it was rendered safe. It was not clear if it contained explosive materials.

The report comes days after the suspect in the deadly bombings that terrorized Austin blew himself up as authorities closed in on him.

Austin was hit with four package bombings starting March 2. A fifth parcel bomb went off early last Tuesday at a FedEx distribution center near San Antonio.

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Monday, 26 March 2018 07:17 PM
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