ATLANTA — A letter laced with fentanyl was intercepted Friday before it was able to arrive at the Fulton County Elections Office, Fox 5 Atlanta.
The letter was found by the U.S. Postal Inspector’s Office, the outlet reported. Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger confirmed a suspicious letter had been sent to the elections office and said his office was working on stopping the letter.
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“We’re working with our state and federal partners to determine if any additional Georgia officials are being targeted. Domestic terrorists will not trample on our right to free and fair elections. Election officials should be free from fear and intimidation, which is why I’ve called on the General Assembly to increase penalties for election interference. We will work tirelessly to ensure that Georgia elections remain free, fair and secure,” his office said in a statement.
NBC News reported the laced letters were also sent to offices in Oregon and Washington.
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It is unknown from where the letters were mailed.
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