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Unknown white powder found in Central Square Library bathroomCambridge MA

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Near Pearl St, Cambridge, MA 02139

At Central Square Library, a tube containing an unknown white powder was left in a bathroom following the medical transport of an individual. Authorities requested fire and hazardous materials teams to test and identify the substance.

Audio|Source: Cambridge Police
00:58
Transcript:
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You respond to the Central Square Library, speak to the staff there.
00:03
They said there was a party that was just transported by Pro.
00:07
They left behind a tube with some white powder in it inside the bathroom.
00:11
They have it in a zipped baggy, and they like the...
00:14
You told them have it.
00:21
Tangle One control.
00:22
Tangle one.
00:25
What was that call with the white powder?
00:32
There was a party that was at the Central Square substation.
00:35
They were transported for a medical issue by pro,
00:38
and they left behind a tube with a white powder substance on the map.
00:48
For officer safety there, we don't know what that powder is.
00:51
Why don't you notify fire,
00:53
having some hazmat[1] and they can test that?
00:57
Recease, sir. We'll do.
Police codes explained
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[1]
hazmat: Hazardous materials incident/response

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Near Pearl St, Cambridge, MA 02139

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