A foreign cargo ship is seen in front of a port after the area was hit by Hurricane Maria in San Juan, Puerto Rico September 24, 2017.

Coast Guard Uncovers Unauthorized Anhydrous Ammonia Delivery at San Juan Terminal

A recent coast guard inspection at the Puerto Nuevo terminal in San Juan, Puerto Rico uncovered an unauthorized delivery of anhydrous ammonia, a dangerous substance. Despite existing restrictions due to inadequate firefighting capabilities, three tank containers were found, one containing over 5,000 gallons of the toxic and flammable chemical. An investigation is initiated.

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