Suspicious package burned hands of two CRA workers, Sudbury police say
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Two suspicious packages have been removed from the Canada Revenue Agency building in Sudbury.
One of the two suspicious packages discovered at the Canada Revenue Agency building in Sudbury burned the hands of two workers, Sudbury police said Wednesday afternoon.
“They were medically cleared by paramedics and the burning subsided,” police said in a tweet.
“Second package opened, employee located paper and a rock. Deemed suspicious by employee and alerted police.”
There’s no threat to public, police said.
“Packages will be secured and transported by waste disposal company for further examination. Investigation ongoing. Emergency services will be clearing the area shortly.”
Police spokesperson Kaitlyn Dunn told CTV News they were called around 1:30 p.m. and told two employees had burned their hands after handling the package.
“They were medically cleared by paramedics and the burning sensation subsided,” Dunn said.
