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White Powder Sent to WA Election Officials
Unknown white powder sent to Washington election officials sparks FBI investigation.
In brief
Unknown white powder sent to Washington election officials sparks FBI investigation. Law enforcement intercepted white powder addressed to Washington election officials, prompting FBI and Postal Inspection Service to investigate suspicious mailings. Originally reported by Seattletimes.
White Powder Sent to WA Officials
Law enforcement intercepted a letter containing white powder addressed to Washington secretary of state’s elections division Thursday afternoon.
FBI and Postal Inspectors Investigating
The FBI and United States Postal Inspection Service are investigating a series of suspicious mailings sent to various addresses nationwide, including election offices.
Election Security Concerns
Secretary of State Steve Hobbs warned that attacks on election officials threaten democracy, noting past incidents with white powder and fentanyl traces.
The key point
Law enforcement intercepted white powder addressed to Washington election officials, prompting FBI and Postal Inspection Service to investigate suspicious mailings.
