Arizona supreme court evacuated after package tests positive for explosives
The Guardian••general
Key Points:
- Arizona’s Supreme Court building was evacuated Monday morning after multiple vials testing positive for a homemade explosive substance were found in a package sent to the building.
- The Department of Public Safety (DPS) responded to reports of a suspicious package at around 8 a.m., with additional support from the US Bureau of Alcohol, Firearms, and Tobacco.
- By 10:30 a.m., staff were sent home and the building was evacuated following positive explosive tests in the mailroom package.
- The investigation is being led by the Arizona DPS and the Phoenix Police Department, with multiple nearby buildings, including the Department of Education, also evacuated as a precaution.
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