Man arrested for mailing hoax anthrax threat to employee at New York bar

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A Canadian man was arrested for allegedly mailing an envelope containing white powder and a note indicating it was anthrax to a Manhattan bar, authorities announced on Monday (January 6).

On December 9, a New York City bar owner was sent suspicious white powder in the mail, prompting an investigation by NYPD's hazardous materials investigation unit.

Footage filmed on the day of the incident shows forensics at the scene.