In a disturbing incident, the Lincoln police are actively searching for the individual responsible for tampering with an air conditioner at the pharmaceutical company Huvepharma, located near Westgate Boulevard and Industrial Lake Drive. The incident, reported around 11 a.m. on Wednesday, has resulted in significant financial damage and the loss of vital poultry vaccines.
An employee at Huvepharma informed the authorities that the exterior air conditioner unit of the company had been tampered with, leading to a substantial rise in temperature. The increased temperature, in turn, rendered approximately $100,000 worth of poultry vaccines unusable.
The police have initiated an investigation into the vandalism, and they are urging anyone with information to come forward. If you have details related to the incident, you are encouraged to contact the police at 402-441-6000 or provide anonymous tips through Crime Stoppers at 402-475-3600.
This act of vandalism not only poses a direct threat to the pharmaceutical company but also has broader implications for the community’s access to crucial poultry vaccines. The ongoing investigation aims to uncover the motive behind this damaging act and bring the responsible party to justice.
The local authorities are determined to address this incident swiftly, emphasizing the severity of the consequences that such acts of vandalism can have on businesses and public health.
