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February 8, 2005

Contaminated Money

Posted by Eric at 3:06 pm. Filed under: General

Potentially bringing new applications to the term money laundering, CBS has a story that is worth noting.

Money that has been contaminated with a virus; it’s a whole new possible direction for bioterrorism. It is a case that the FBI terrorism unit has taken over from state police that involves several cities, including Philadelphia.

Earlier this month, Pennsylvania State Troopers intercepted $250,000 dollars during a routine traffic stop. The alleged drug money, which had been sealed in plastic, was being driven from Columbus, Ohio to Northeast Philadelphia.

According to law enforcement sources, after counting the seized cash, troopers began feeling ill and one trooper was even hospitalized with flu-like symptoms.

Sources tell CBS 3 that tests on the cash counter revealed the presence of a toxin derived from the bacteria staphylococcus.

Dr. Joseph Smith, a local terrorism expert says it may be a new application of terrorism, although this time it was used as a deterrent among thieves: “I am not that surprised, this is the nature of terrorism. By its nature, you have to say we must always be mindful and careful of new applications.”


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  1. I’m Looking Out For You!

    The CBS station in Philadelphia, KYW-TV 3, is reporting that your money may be contaminated. (tip: Myopic Zeal) Money that has been contaminated with a virus; it’s a whole new possible direction for bioterrorism. It is a case that the

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