8/6/2010 12:01:00 PM
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Suspicious Powder Forces Aerospace Fastener Distributor to Evacuate
An unidentified Rocket Air Supply worker has his hand bagged while awaiting investigators checking reports of suspicious powder mailed to the business.
Rocket Air Supply in Arlington, TX
Aerospace fastener distributor Rocket Air Supply in Arlington, TX, was evacuated Friday morning at 8 a.m. after two employees came in contact with a suspicious white powder in an envelope mailed to the business, MYFOXDFW.COM reports.
First responders reportedly turned up no hazardous material in their search and the workers were not hospitalized.
The FBI and U.S. postal inspectors are investigating the incident at Rocket Air Supply, which is at least the sixth target in the area to receive the powder through the mail. Two churches, a mosque and a Bell Helicopter supplier have also received similar letters with a suspicious substance.
Founded in 1963, Rocket Air Supply distributes aircraft-quality fasteners for aerospace manufacturers. The company is located near Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport at 724 111th St., Arlington, TX. Web: rocketairsupply.com ©2010 GlobalFastenerNews.com
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