White Powder: Church of Scientology Gets Mail Scare
February 1, 2008 | 12:21 am | by t-blender |Rate It:
The Church of Scientology in southern California have received several envelopes containing a white powder which authorities say ended up being wheat germ and corn starch.
Authorities had to evacuate at least one building in Tustin and shut down a street in Glendale while they examined the substance. Envelopes were also sent to Hollywood, Los Angeles, San Fernando Valley and Santa Monica locations.
“Initial field testing by LAPD indicates the powder is harmless. However, further testing will be conducted. We will also work to assess what threat, if any, was associated with the mailings and determine whether any federal statutes were violated,” said Laura Eimiller, a spokeswoman for the FBI.
The envelopes, which we were sent through the United States Postal Service, targeted 10 different Churches throughout southern California. Some also contained threats.
The Church has not issued a statement regarding the incidents and no one has yet claimed responsibility for sending the envelopes.
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