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Chemical Agents of Opportunity for Terrorism: TICs & TIMs

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<strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Agents</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Opportunity</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Terrorism</strong><br />

Training Support Package<br />

Participant Guide<br />

Slide 4<br />

<strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Agents</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Opportunity</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Terrorism</strong>:<br />

<strong>TICs</strong> & <strong>TIMs</strong><br />

Cyanide<br />

• Notoriety well deserved<br />

• Historical relevance<br />

– Mass poisoning<br />

• Pharmaceutical terrorism<br />

• Weapon <strong>of</strong> Mass Destruction<br />

Module Four – Cyanide & Fumigants<br />

4<br />

Public conceptions <strong>of</strong> cyanide have been strongly influenced by its <strong>of</strong>ten fanciful<br />

depiction in popular culture (murder mysteries, TV show “24”, etc.) and through realworld<br />

crises (Tylenol tampering, Jonestown massacre, poisonings). Misconceptions<br />

regarding cyanide abound. Fictional depictions <strong>of</strong> cyanide usually refer to a white<br />

powder or clear liquid, smelling strongly <strong>of</strong> bitter almonds, that brings about almost<br />

instantaneous death when taken orally. As we will see through the course <strong>of</strong> this<br />

module, real-world scenarios involving cyanide challenge these preconceived notions.<br />

December 2008 Version 2.0 Page 191

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