UPDATE: Thu, Oct 8, 2015 at 3:22 PM

The RCIPS along with Department of Environmental Health (DEH) and the CI Fire Service collected samples of the white powdery substance which was deposited. The Labs at the GTH and DEH ran preliminary tests which indicated that the substance was not hazardous but is likely some sort of powdery confectioner sugar with corn or glucose syrup base.

The individuals in the photograph has still not been located, however the RCIPS has received information that the persons may have been members of the International running/jogging club Hash House Harriers; and marking their route with flour or chalk is a common practice.

We are still seeking to resolve this matter.

 

From RCIPS Thu, Oct 8, 2015 at 12:58 PM

At about 9am today 8^th October 2015

Police received a report of three individuals walking thru George Town and depositing a white powdery substance on the sidewalks and on the side of the road.

The RCIPS is interested in locating these persons to determine the reason for their activity, a photograph is attached for reference.

If anyone can identify these persons please contact the George Town police station on 9494222 as soon as possible