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Drums With Hazardous Materials Dumped In Open Space

BROOMFIELD, Colo. (CBS4)- Police in Broomfield are searching for whoever dumped two drums full of hazardous materials in open space.

Investigators say the 55-gallon drums were left on a walking path northeast of Highway 128 and Destination Drive.

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(credit: Broomfield Police)

One of the barrels leaked a potentially hazardous industrial solvent on Monday.

Crews cleaned up the mess and have removed the barrels.

Officers hope to locate those responsible for dumping the hazardous substance.

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