GSZ2407.01 Powder incident. 24 Jul 07:03
A envelope containing a brown powder substance addressed to 'Houses of Parliament' (no one specific) was received at a East London sorting office this morning. The Letter was described as 'normal size' envelope covered in clear selotape and facilitating Christmas stamps. Subsequently discovered contained non-hazardous brick dust. The Incident has now concluded and has resulted in a full stand down as substance is Non-Suspicious, police are continuing investigating the matter locally. No further updates will follow at this stage. Please however, can staff remain vigilant especially postal items they are handling.

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The powder in the earlier white powder incident has been examined and declared as brick dust. Police are dealing with this as hoax mail. [read more]

Posted by GSZ Control Room at 24 Jul 08:03
A envelope containing a brown powder substance addressed to 'Houses of Parliament' (no one specific) was received at a East London sorting office this morning. The Letter was described as 'norm... [read more]

Posted by GSZ Control Room at 24 Jul 07:03