Six letters purporting to deliver
threats and a powdery substance have arrived at buildings across Portland over
the past two weeks. In each and every case, testing has shown that the
substance included in the envelopes is non-toxic. While more letters may arrive
over the next few days, the FBI and its local partners believe they have
stopped the sender or senders’ ability to continue this stream of threats.
Additionally, the FBI would like to reassure the public that there is no known
risk to public safety.
The person or people responsible for
sending these letters potentially face severe penalties for their actions,
including up to 10 years for sending a threatening communication through the
mail and up to five years for a hoax device.
No charges have been filed at this time.
Due to the on-going nature of this investigation, no further information will
be released.
The FBI would like to thank the Portland
Police Bureau and the Portland Fire Bureau for their continued support in this
investigation.
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