The letters originated from the Pacific Northeast and targeted election offices in Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada, Texas, and Georgia.
Utah Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson has condemned acts of domestic terrorism after suspicious letters containing white powder were sent to public officials
Law enforcement confirmed that letters sent to Fulton County, Georgia, and Kings and Spokane counties in Washington were laced with fentanyl, while another in Washington contained harmless baking soda. In King County, Washington, 150 workers were evacuated for three hours, disrupting ballot counting.
Despite no reported health effects, the incidents have raised concerns
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger revealed that a letter sent to Fulton County had been intercepted, labeling the senders as domestic terrorists. Responding to the situation, Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson expressed solidarity, stating, “I stand with Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger in condemning such acts of domestic terrorism.”
The letters to Washington contained anti-election sentiments, prompting vigilance among election officials. Similar incidents occurred in Oregon, Texas, California, and Nevada. Law enforcement agencies, including the Department of Justice, emphasized ongoing investigations and urged caution in handling mail from unfamiliar sources. The FBI assured the public that safety remains a top priority.
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