The US Embassy issued the statement given below regarding the closure of the Embassy until a laboratory analysis determines the suspicious powder found at the Embassy in Colombo.
"At approximately 11.00 am on June 25, 2008, a suspicious powder was discovered at the US Embassy in Colombo. The suspicious substance will be sent to a laboratory for analysis. Until the result are received and a determination is made that the substance does not pose health or safety risks , the Embassy will be closed to the public. All visa appointments and routine American citizen services will be postponed until this incident is resolved.
The Embassy's consular section will remain available to provide emergency services to American citizens during the closure.
If you are an American citizen and need emergency assistance please cal +94-11-249-8686 during regular business hours, or +94-11-249-8500 after hours and ask for the duty officer.
Please note that the American center, located at 44 Galle Road , Colombo 3, has not been affected by this incident and will remain open for business".
"At approximately 11.00 am on June 25, 2008, a suspicious powder was discovered at the US Embassy in Colombo. The suspicious substance will be sent to a laboratory for analysis. Until the result are received and a determination is made that the substance does not pose health or safety risks , the Embassy will be closed to the public. All visa appointments and routine American citizen services will be postponed until this incident is resolved.
The Embassy's consular section will remain available to provide emergency services to American citizens during the closure.
If you are an American citizen and need emergency assistance please cal +94-11-249-8686 during regular business hours, or +94-11-249-8500 after hours and ask for the duty officer.
Please note that the American center, located at 44 Galle Road , Colombo 3, has not been affected by this incident and will remain open for business".
