Charge laid in connection with Calgary hazardous material incident
Christine Jacqueline Teschl faces criminal negligence charge after a mislabeled picric acid package led to evacuation and controlled explosions, police said.
- A woman has been charged with criminal negligence after a suspicious package containing picric acid was discovered in Calgary, leading to the evacuation of homes and businesses in the Manchester Industrial area.
- Calgary Police charged Christine Jacqueline Teschl with criminal negligence related to the delivery of a highly volatile chemical.
- The package contained picric acid, a highly volatile chemical, which was discovered after it sat outside a local business for 10 days.
- Authorities stated that their investigation indicates the president of the company that hired the movers was aware of the package's contents but did not inform the moving company.
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Woman charged after explosive substance found in Calgary neighbourhood
CALGARY - Police in Calgary say a woman has been charged after a south-end neighbourhood was essentially shut down over an explosive substance left out in the elements.
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