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About a dozen suspicious letters containing deadly fentanyl were sent to election offices in California, Georgia, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington state, with at least four confirmed by the FBI. The letters, which called to "end elections now," were signed by an unknown sender. The FBI is investigating the incident, and officials are working to ensure the safety of election officials and protect the right to free and fair elections.
Federal law enforcement officials are investigating reports of suspicious letters potentially laced with fentanyl that have been sent to election offices in Georgia, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington state. Election officials in Fulton County, Georgia, suspect that the letter they received contained fentanyl. The US Postal Inspection Service is also involved in the investigation. The incidents highlight the threats and harassment faced by election officials, with the US Justice Department having brought criminal charges against at least 14 people for threats against election workers.
A letter laced with fentanyl has been sent to the Fulton County Elections Office in Georgia, prompting an investigation by state and federal authorities. Similar suspicious letters were reportedly sent to ballot counting centers in Oregon, California, and Washington. Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger called for increased penalties for election interference and emphasized the importance of ensuring free, fair, and secure elections. The FBI and U.S. Postal Inspection Service are currently investigating the matter.
The FBI is investigating the origin of over 100 suspicious letters containing harmless white powder that have been sent to public officials in at least seven states. The letters, some with muddled messages and return addresses of deceased transgender individuals, have raised concerns and prompted a thorough investigation by law enforcement officials.