It seems that a jewelry safe that a locksmith was changing the combination on in Monett, Missouri held a surprise for the locksmith. It was booby trapped with a tear gas canister that was installed to go off in case someone tried to drill the safe open. In the early 1900's these canisters were added to safes to help deter break-in. The Amsec TL-30x6 Jewelry safe is for home or commercial use. When someone drilled into the safe and hit the canister and broke it, it released tear gas which caused a burning sensation, watery eyes, difficulty breathing, and chest pain. It is much more potent then today's tear gas is.
Jewelry Safe in Missouri holds a tear gas canister
- by Alyssa Pasetta
- June 03, 2019
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