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Palmyra Borough Police Department Evacuated After Letter Containing White Powder Found, Officials Say

PALMYRA BOROUGH, N.J. (CBS) – The Palmyra Borough Police Department was evacuated after a letter containing white powder was opened. The incident happened at approximately 3:30 p.m. at the police station, located at 20 W. Broad St., in Burlington County on Wednesday.

Hazmat technicians evaluated the substance and determined that it was harmless. It remains unclear what the powder was.

Chopper 3 was over the scene as crews were investigating.

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No one was injured during the situation.

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