More than 80 letters with ''suspicious' white powder have been sent to state officials. No injuries have been reported, Kansas authorities say.
"Law enforcement is working to safely collect the letters and investigate the incidents," the agency said in a statement. "Currently, no injuries have been reported, but we ask everyone to remain vigilant in handling mail."
The FBI, Kansas Bureau of Investigation, Kansas Department of Health and Environment, the Office of the State Fire Marshal, Kansas Highway Patrol and multiple local authorities have responded to reports of unidentified government officials receiving mail containing a white powder. In this image posted to her Facebook account, Kansas state Rep. Tory Marie Blew shows a suspicious letter that was sent to her.Kansas state Rep. Tory Marie Blew indicated in a social media post that she received one of the letters, while sharing a photo of a white envelope addressed to her state district office.
"This is not okay," Blew, a Republican who represents the Great Bend area, said in the post. "I'm very thankful for our first responders -- words can't describe my gratitude after this event."This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
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