The danger of holding dollars - it isn't just inflation and exchange rates

CBS 3: Exclusive: Contaminated Money:
"Earlier this month, Pennsylvania State Troopers intercepted $250,000 dollars during a routine traffic stop. The alleged drug money, which had been sealed in plastic, was being driven from Columbus, Ohio to Northeast Philadelphia.
"According to law enforcement sources, after counting the seized cash, troopers began feeling ill and one trooper was even hospitalized with flu-like symptoms.
"Sources tell CBS 3 that tests on the cash counter revealed the presence of a toxin derived from the bacteria staphylococcus."

While this particular incident is said to be tied to Russian organized crime activity in Northeast Philadelphia rather than any known or suspected terrorist organization, it shows how easily bioterror agents can be dispersed. On the other hand, one struggles to formulate a scenario in which such very practical men as the Russian mob would bother with microbes when bullets are so handy.