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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 42<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 />

Fumigant Gases<br />

• Like HCN, could be introduced into a closed space<br />

through ventilation system or other conduits<br />

Module Four – Cyanide & Fumigants<br />

42<br />

In 2003, the US Department <strong>of</strong> Homeland Security (DHS) issued a bulletin warning <strong>of</strong><br />

the possibility <strong>of</strong> terrorists using ventilation systems to disperse cyanide gas. Although<br />

not part <strong>of</strong> the bulletin, fumigants could be similarly deployed.<br />

December 2008 Version 2.0 Page 229

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