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IRS Locked Down After White Powder Found in Envelope
Subject: UPDATED: IRS Locked Down After White Powder Found in Envelope
Date: July 9, 2012 11:53:30 AM EDT

Emergency officials have begun letting employeess go home at the 

Internal Revenue Service after the building was locked down following the discovery of white powder in an envelope.

The Andover Fire Department has responded and personnel are currently investigating the incident along with the District 6 HazMat team to arrive at the scene.

The Fire Department and the IRS initially locked down the building so no individuals are allowed in or out, according to Andover Fire Chief Michael Mansfield.

But employees are now being let out early for the day due to the incident.

Check back to Andover Patch for updates.

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