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| Anthrax |
| String of anthrax hoxes in South Florida |
| 2001-10-11 |
TAMPA - A string of scares across the Bay area in which envelopes containing powders were sent to unsuspecting recipients were all hoaxes, apparently meant to take advantage of the still-unsolved anthrax mystery in South Florida, investigators said Wednesday. The FBI collected the envelopes, tested the contents and found no biological threats, said FBI spokeswoman Sarah Oates. Still, managers, security supervisors and the U.S. Postal Service encouraged office workers across the area to be careful handling unusual mail. The common caution: Be watchful. If you have doubts, call a higher-up for help. And if the worst happens, call 911. |
| Posted by:Fred Pruitt |