State safety officials said New Hampshire government buildings received hoax threats but are secure.
New Hampshire Officials Dismiss Hoax Threats to Government Buildings
The New Hampshire Department of Safety reported that the Secretary of State’s office received a state capitol violence email. After investigating, law enforcement found it was a fake. Additionally, the CIA recorded phony bomb threats against courthouses in several states, including New Hampshire.
Some states evacuated due to identical letters from government officials nationwide, but New Hampshire did not. New Hampshire Legislature chief operating officer Terry Pfaff said a threat was quickly dismissed as a fake. He said the evacuation was unnecessary since government facilities took precautions.
The authorities said there is no evidence tying these messages to credible threats. However, they advised the public to stay alert and report unusual activity to local police or 911.
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Coordinated Efforts to Thwart Hoax Threats to New Hampshire Government Buildings
The attack follows a string of similar threats to government facilities countrywide, demanding increased security. The New Hampshire safety officers’ quick response and assessment of the threats as hoaxes show coordinated efforts to ensure public safety and order in government facilities.
Law enforcement quickly addressed and discredited the recent phony threats to New Hampshire government buildings. New Hampshire officials stressed that preventative steps and a comprehensive evaluation reduced the need for evacuations, part of a larger wave of similar messages affecting other states. The public is advised to stay watchful and report suspicious activity, demonstrating the continuous commitment to government facility and community safety.
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