FBI investigating suspicious letters containing unknown substance sent to state election officials

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FBI investigating suspicious letters containing unknown substance sent to state election officials
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State election officials have already told CBS News they're facing an increase in threats ahead of Election Day.

The FBI and U.S. Postal Inspection Service are investigating a series of suspicious letters, some of which contained an unknown substance, sent to election officials nationwide, the agencies confirmed Tuesday.The Associated Press reported powder-containing packages were sent to secretaries of state and state election offices in Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Wyoming, citing officials in those states.'The FBI and U.S.

'As this is an ongoing matter we will not be commenting further on the investigation, but the public can be assured safety is our top priority. We would also like to remind everyone to exercise care in handling mail, especially from unrecognized senders. If you see something suspicious, please contact law enforcement immediately.

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