Suspicious packages sent to at least 5 New York City schools

NEW YORK CITY (WABC) -- The NYPD issued a warning Thursday night, about suspicious packages that have been sent to several schools in New York City.

Officials say at least five schools in Manhattan received envelopes, which contained a white powdery substance.
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They say the packages were received between March 10 and March 18.

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Officials say the substance wasn't dangerous.

They believe the motive of the sender was to cause disruption and alarm,
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Anyone with information about these incidents is encouraged to contact the NYC Terrorism Hot-Line: 888-NYC-SAFE. Anyone receiving a suspicious package should call 911.



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