FBI investigating after MT legislators say they obtained letters with unknown substance

The FBI is investigating reviews from Montana GOP legislators who say they obtained letters containing an unknown white powder.

A spokesperson for the Division of Justice made the announcement on Saturday, based on native reviews.

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Officers launched a probe into the letters simply days after state officers in Tennessee and Kansas additionally alerted legislation enforcement after they stated in addition they obtained comparable letters, allegedly containing a yet-to-be-determined substance.

The FBI has since concluded that lab assessments didn't point out any threat to public security.

Montana Gov. Greg Gianoforte (R) described the information as ‘disturbing,’ upon listening to concerning the letters. Montana’s legal professional common, Austin Knudsen, took to Fb in stating that the native sheriff’s workplace collected proof after the his mom, additionally a state consultant, opened a letter which he claimed contained a “white powder substance”—delivered to her private residence.

Knudsen suggested the general public to “PLEASE BE CAUTIOUS about opening your mail.” “Should you obtain a suspicious package deal, contact legislation enforcement instantly," he added.

Information from the Kansas Bureau of Investigation reviews roughly one-hundred such letters have been delivered to lawmakers and public officers throughout the state, however haven't resulted in any accidents.