FBI investigates letters with ‘unknown substance’ sent to US election officials
Summary
The FBI and US Postal Inspection Service are investigating letters with an unknown powder sent to election officials in several states before the November midterm elections. Some mailings caused evacuations, and authorities warn recipients to treat the letters as potentially dangerous while working to find those responsible.Key Facts
- Letters containing an unknown powder were sent to election offices in Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Ohio.
- The US Postal Service intercepted a suspicious package before it reached Ohio’s secretary of state.
- Law enforcement warned some mail with the substance could still be delivered.
- The FBI and Postal Inspection Service are leading the investigation and coordinating responses.
- The substance in Oklahoma was confirmed to be non-hazardous by state troopers.
- Election official groups expressed concern over threats and emphasized the importance of safe elections.
- Previous election cycles have seen similar mailings, sometimes containing harmless flour or harmful substances like fentanyl.
- At least 14 election offices have received suspicious white powder mail in 2024 alone.
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