'Suspicious envelopes' that led to council offices evacuation were 'non-hazardous'
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'Suspicious envelopes' that led to council offices evacuation were 'non-hazardous'
• Police have confirmed that "suspicious envelopes" which led to the evacuation of Hertsmere Borough Council offices were "non-hazardous", with an investigation into threats made against the council leader ongoing.
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