Federal Investigation Launched into Fentanyl-Laced Letters Sent to Election Offices
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.