| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 6457 | 2012-11-27 | Troop G | Improper Storage Violations at Camp Minden |
TROOP G - NEWS RELEASE November 27, 2012 Improper Storage Violations at Camp Minden As part of on-going investigation into a recent explosion at the Explo Systems, Inc., Louisiana State Police Hazardous Materials investigators discovered at least one million pounds of improperly stored explosive materials yesterday. As a result of the October 15, 2012 explosion on the property leased by Explo Systems, Inc., on November 26, 2012 the Louisiana State Police Emergency Services Unit performed a follow-up inspection when they discovered an undetermined amount of improperly stored regulated propellant. Following that discovery, on November 27, 2012, a search warrant was executed in an extended area of the lease where investigators located at least one million pounds of M6 smokeless gunpowder in the open and in other unapproved locations. The investigation is a combined effort among Louisiana State Police, Webster Sheriff’s Office, Louisiana National Guard, and Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms (ATF). Investigators are conducting an assessment of the improperly stored materials. Upon the completion of this assessment, the site safety plan will be developed to determine the best course of action. The propellant in its current state is considered stable and not an immediate threat to the surrounding area. The next press conference will take place at Camp Minden at 2 pm on Wednesday, November 28, 2012. Contact Information: Trooper Matt Harris Public Information Officer Louisiana State Police – Troop G Office: (318) 741-7411 Matt.Harris@dps.la.gov www.LSP.org | |||
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