Bombs and Suspicious Packages and Letters
Suspicious characteristics to look for include:
- An unusual or unknown place of origin.
- No return address.
- An excessive amount of postage.
- Abnormal or unusual size.
- Oily stain on the package.
- Wires or strings protruding from or attached to an item.
- Incorrect spelling on a package label.
- Differing return address and postmark.
- Peculiar odor (many explosives smell like shoe polish or almonds).
- Unusual weight.
- Uneven balance or shape.
- Springiness in the top, bottom, or sides.
- Never cut tape, strings or other wrappings on a suspicious package. Never immerse a suspicious letter or package in water. Either of these actions could cause an explosive device to detonate.
- Never touch or move a suspicious package or letter.
- Call local police immediately.
