63-year-old Joseph Knipfel was charged with: 1) Hoax – terrorist activity, contrary to the
Criminal Code, 7 Counts and 2) Uttering threats, contrary to the
Criminal Code, 18 Counts.
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In April 29, 2021, a staff member at a government office in Ottawa opened an envelope addressed to a Government of Canada official that contained a letter with the inscription “You’ve Been Anthraxed”. Anthrax is a serious and sometimes fatal disease caused by the bacteria Bacillus anthracis. A chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosives (CBRNE) team was deployed as part of the police response. Based on initial field tests and further analysis of the contents of the envelope, it was determined that it did not contain a hazardous substance.
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