Suspicious Packages Sent To Election Officials Across US

The FBI and the US Postal Department are investigating suspicious packages received by election officials in 17 states. Federal investigators said they were collecting the packages and that some contained “an unknown substance”, though there were no reports of injuries.

It comes amid reports of rising threats directed at election officials across the US and warnings of political violence as November’s presidential election approaches, reports the BBC.

The FBI and US Postal Department said they were trying to determine how many letters were sent and who was behind them, as well as their motive.