American federal authorities are investigating a series of letter mailings containing an unknown powder, which were addressed to the offices of members of Congress and election offices in various parts of the United States. The cases emerged ahead of special elections, as security tensions rise across the country. aktuality.sk ↗
The Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Postal Inspection Service and the US Capitol Police are cooperating on the investigation. Security agencies are also trying to intercept other suspicious packages before they are delivered. However, authorities warn that some packages may still reach their intended destinations despite this. teraz.sk ↗
One of the mailings was intercepted by the postal service in the state of Ohio. The package contained a white powder and was addressed to the local election office. Other suspicious letters were reportedly headed to congressional offices and election offices across the United States. svet.sme.sk ↗
Authorities have not yet disclosed what substance was involved, nor whether the mailings posed a health or security risk. It is also not known whether the suspicious packages could be linked to a single sender or a common motive.
The investigation continues, and security agencies are reviewing further mailings. The case is unfolding shortly before the special elections, in which heightened security measures will be part of the protection of election offices and federal institutions.
FBI investigates suspicious packages sent to Congress and election offices
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FBI vyšetruje podozrivé zásielky určené členom Kongresu USA a volebným úradom
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Federálne úrady v USA riešia podozrivé listy s neznámym práškom. Pred doplňujúcimi voľbami rastie napätie
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| 19:10 15.10.
FBI vyšetruje podozrivé zásielky určené členom Kongresu USA
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| 19:04 15.10.
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