Suspicious Substance at Plön District Office: herges detection GmbH Provides Rapid Certainty
Emergency Operation in Plön: herges detection GmbH Ensures Safety Through Precision Analytics
A discovery in the mailroom of the Plön District Office kept emergency services and the administration on high alert on January 20, 2026. An unknown white powder in an envelope led to the immediate evacuation of the mailroom and the deployment of the fire department's hazardous materials unit. In such critical moments, speed in identifying the substance is vital.
Expert Testing for Explosive Hazards To eliminate the possibility of a real threat, herges detection GmbH was entrusted with analyzing the sample. Our primary focus was to address one of the most urgent questions: Could the substance be an explosive?
Through our specialized laboratory testing, we were able to provide crucial results shortly after the incident:
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Exclusion of Explosives: Utilizing advanced detection methods, herges detection GmbH was able to confirm by the end of the week that the powder posed no explosive risk.
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Final Identification: Subsequent analysis revealed that the substance was a harmless mixture of wheat and corn flour.
Relief and Professional Response District Administrator Björn Demmin expressed relief at the results but emphasized that the rigorous precautions taken by staff and the deployment of specialist units—supported by our analytics—were indispensable. While operations continued for the approximately 300 employees at the district office, herges detection GmbH provided the scientific foundation for the police to issue an all-clear.
Ongoing Investigations Despite the "harmless" nature of the powder, the Kiel Criminal Investigation Department (Kripo) continues to investigate the sender. We are proud to have contributed our expertise to public safety and to have provided the authorities with rapid situational clarity.
Based on: Kieler Nachrichten from January 29, 2026, page 14.