All of Stolen Cyanide Found, Officials Say
From Times Wire Reports
MEXICO
Mexican authorities said they had accounted for all 96 containers of cyanide stolen this month, ending fears that the chemicals might have been taken by terrorists targeting the United States.
The largest number of missing blue drums, about 70, was found Wednesday near Honey, 80 miles north of Mexico City. The remainder were found in other locations.
Officials now believe that hapless thieves stole the drums and dumped them when they realized the contents.
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