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White Powder Injures 12 at Langenzenn DHL Hub in Suspected Sabotage

Prompting a massive hazmat deployment, the incident raises fears of a broader Russian campaign against European logistics networks.

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Overview

  • Employees reported skin irritation and respiratory symptoms after handling a suspicious parcel coated in white powder.
  • More than 100 emergency responders, including hazmat teams and rescue helicopters, were deployed to Langenzenn.
  • Local fire crews set up a decontamination zone and warned the public to avoid the area until the investigation concludes.
  • Officials suspect the incident echoes a yearlong series of attacks on European parcel depots attributed to Russian operatives.
  • The event coincides with the Munich trial of three German-Russian dual nationals accused of spying for Moscow and planning critical infrastructure sabotage.