- Suspicious packages sent to election officials across US
- These packages were addressed to secretaries of state and election officials
- Some of the packages contained an unidentified substance
Suspicious packages sent to election officials across US
Federal authorities, including the FBI and the US Postal Service, are investigating suspicious packages sent to election officials in 17 states. The packages, which in some cases contained an unidentified substance, are under review. There have been no injuries reported so far.
These packages were addressed to secretaries of state and election officials from coast to coast, reaching states like New York and Alaska. The situation arises amid growing concerns over threats against election workers and warnings of potential political violence as the upcoming presidential election in November approaches.
Investigators are working to determine the scope of the mailings, the sender’s identity, and the motive behind the incidents. In a joint statement, the FBI and the US Postal Service confirmed, “Some of the letters contained an unknown substance and we are working closely with our law enforcement partners to respond to each incident and safely collect the letters,” the agencies said in a statement to CBS News.
The Associated Press news agency reported that packages were sent to election officials in Alaska, Georgia, Connecticut, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Missouri, New York, Rhode Island, Iowa, Mississippi, Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Wyoming.
