Large amount of mysterious white powder found in IKEA dumpster in Brossard

Longueuil police are investigating a large amount of a mysterious white powder that was found outside an IKEA warehouse in Brossard, on Wednesday afternoon.

Police responded to a call by  IKEA store employees at around 2 p.m.

The unidentified powder was found in a dumpster behind the IKEA distribution store on Place de la Couronne in Brossard, police said.

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The employees were in contact with the powder but police say they are not showing any symptoms and are fine.

An ambulance was on scene but only as a precaution, Longueuil police said.

The substance is unknown at this time, and police say they will examine the substance overnight.

A perimeter will be in place around the area until the investigation is complete.

Longueuil police are asking anyone with information on the matter to contact them at (450) 463-7011.