FBI Investigates Suspicious Package at Alabama Capitol Office as Similar Mailings Hit 4 States
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Updated · WSFA · Oct 16
FBI Investigates Suspicious Package at Alabama Capitol Office as Similar Mailings Hit 4 States
3 articles · Updated · WSFA · Oct 16
Summary
Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen’s office received a suspicious package Thursday at the state Capitol, prompting a response from state and federal agencies before tests found no dangerous or hazardous substance.
The FBI said Friday it and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service are investigating a broader series of suspicious mailings sent nationwide to secretary of state offices and related election offices.
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, FBI, Alabama National Guard Civil Support Team and U.S. Postal Service responded immediately, with the Guard team and USPS taking possession of the package.
Ohio, Louisiana and Oklahoma reported similar packages earlier in the week, and the FBI said some letters in the wider case contained an unknown substance as investigators work to identify those responsible.