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  • Anthrax Threat Painted On Container In Long Beach

    04/02/2008 3:14:08 PM PDT · by BenLurkin · 3 replies · 151+ views
    ap/cbs ^ | Apr 2, 2008 2:10 pm US/Pacific
    LONG BEACH, Calif. (AP) ― Authorities at the Port of Long Beach investigated a cargo container marked with graffiti saying, "Anthrax a gift from Osama" Wednesday. Long Beach Fire Battalion Chief Frank Hayes said a truck hauling the container was stopped at a terminal around 10:30 a.m. because of the spray-painted graffiti. The truck driver told authorities the container was picked up in nearby Wilmington and was empty. The container was moved to an isolated area of the port for inspection and hazardous materials crews wearing oxygen tanks and protective suits inspected it. So far no contaminates or hazardous materials...