Mystery Powder in Östersund: Harmless, But Sparks Police Probe

» Published: March 03 2025

Mystery Powder in Östersund: Harmless, But Sparks Police Probe
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A workplace in Östersund received a shipment on Monday morning that was suspected to be a dangerous object. At half past two in the afternoon, the police announced that the object was deemed harmless.

According to information from the rescue service to Östersunds-Posten, it was a white powder in an envelope.

The police will file a report on illegal threats against a group. The envelope has been seized.

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