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security-law-enforcement2 years ago•2 min saved

"Widespread Bomb Threats Trigger Evacuations Across US State Capitols"

The Maine State House was evacuated due to a bomb threat amidst the first day of the new legislative session. This incident was part of a series of threats targeting multiple state houses across the United States, with at least 23 states receiving a similar emailed threat. Authorities, including State and Capitol Police, responded by securing the area and conducting a search with K-9 units, but no explosives were found and no injuries were reported. The threats disrupted legislative activities in several states, but no actual threats were materialized.

via WMTW Portland|

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crime-and-safety2 years ago•3 min saved

"Widespread Bomb Threats Prompt Evacuations at Multiple US State Capitols"

Multiple state capitol buildings in the US, including those in Connecticut, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Kentucky, Maine, Michigan, Mississippi, and Montana, were evacuated due to bomb threats received via email. The FBI is involved and has stated there is no specific and credible threat, treating the incidents as hoaxes. Buildings were searched and cleared with no explosives found. These threats disrupted the early days of legislative sessions in some states, and follow a pattern of recent hoax threats targeting politicians.

via The Guardian US|

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crime-and-safety2 years ago•1 min saved

"Widespread Bomb Threat Hoaxes Trigger Evacuations at Multiple State Capitols"

The FBI is investigating numerous hoax bomb threats that were sent to state capitols across the United States via email, warning of explosives planted in the buildings. The threats, believed to be originating from overseas, led to evacuations and lockdowns, although no credible threats were found. The FBI emphasizes the seriousness of such hoaxes and encourages public vigilance and reporting of suspicious activities.

via ABC News|

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crime-and-safety2 years ago•2 min saved

"State Capitols Nationwide Evacuated Amid Widespread Bomb Threat Hoaxes"

Capitol buildings in at least 23 states received mass-emailed bomb threats, leading to evacuations and searches by law enforcement. No explosives or suspicious items were found, and the FBI is treating the threats as hoaxes but remains vigilant. The threats disrupted Capitol proceedings in several states, but officials emphasized the importance of continuing their work and maintaining public safety. The FBI urges the public to report any suspicious activity.

via CNN|

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news-public-safety2 years ago•1 min saved

"Wave of Bomb Threats Triggers Evacuations at Multiple State Capitols"

Multiple state capitols, including those in Georgia, Kentucky, Michigan, and Mississippi, were evacuated due to bomb threats. Officials, such as Georgia's top elections official Gabriel Sterling, urged caution and advised against jumping to conclusions about the perpetrators, emphasizing the potential for "chaos agents" to sow discord ahead of the 2024 elections. The threats come as the nation approaches the third anniversary of the Jan. 6 Capitol attack and follow reports of increased threats to government workers.

via NPR|

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law-and-government2 years ago•4 min saved

"State Capitols Across the U.S. Evacuated Following Series of Bomb Threats"

Multiple state capitols across the United States, including Connecticut, Georgia, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, and Montana, were targeted with bomb threats, leading to temporary evacuations and lockdowns. No explosives were found, and the buildings were reopened after security sweeps. The threats coincided with a series of "swatting" incidents targeting public officials. Investigations are ongoing, and public safety officials have given all-clears in the affected areas.

via The Associated Press|

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national-security-law-enforcement2 years ago•2 min saved

"Wave of Bomb Threats Leads to Evacuations at Multiple US State Capitols"

Multiple state capitol buildings in the U.S., including those in Georgia, Kentucky, Michigan, and Mississippi, were evacuated due to bomb threats. The threats, which are part of a broader pattern across the country, prompted investigations and searches by law enforcement, with no explosives found. This surge in threats against government workers has been noted by federal officials, including Attorney General Merrick Garland. The situation is ongoing and under investigation.

via NBC News|

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