From The Boston Globe · · 50s
Massachusetts officials get suspicious letters
Massachusetts officials receive suspicious letters as part of federal investigation.
In brief
Massachusetts officials receive suspicious letters as part of federal investigation. Six Massachusetts officials received suspicious letters with white powder, prompting police and FBI investigations. Originally reported by The Boston Globe.
Massachusetts officials receive suspicious letters
Six Massachusetts congressional members and Secretary of State Bill Galvin received suspicious letters on Friday.
Letters contain white powder
The letters included white powder that police tested but did not identify as harmful.
Salem police investigate
Salem Police had staff leave the office to conduct a safe investigation.
FBI and police investigate nationwide
FBI and US Postal Inspection Service are investigating suspicious mailings nationwide.
House warns staff
House members warned to follow safe mail handling procedures for suspicious letters.
What happens next
Officials will continue monitoring for suspicious mailings as investigations proceed.
Here's the gist
Six Massachusetts officials received suspicious letters with white powder, prompting police and FBI investigations.
