Though, most often, it turns out to be a box of napkins, or perhaps some confectioners sugar, two Dept. of Defense buildings have been evacuated due to sensor systems reporting biological toxins in powder found in envelopes. One complex, off Route 7 in Bailey’s Crossroads, will be closed tomorrow for investigation, and the other, by the Pentagon, was investigated and cleared.
Driving by the DOD complex on Route 7, right next to the new Target, I was surprised to see the area cordoned off. I had no idea, however, that it was anything other than construction until I saw the nice men in camo uniforms step out of the caprice. More on this as it develops.
This post appeared in its original form at DC Metblogs
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