Authorities probing suspicious packages sent to Hillary Clinton, Obama
Federal authorities were investigating suspicious packages sent to former US President Barack Obama and former Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, the US Secret Service said today.
The package to Clinton was found late Tuesday while another package addressed to Obama was found early Wednesday, both during routine mail screenings, the Secret Service said. Both Obama and Clinton were not at risk, authorities said.
For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel. The package addressed to Clinton at her home in the New York suburb of Chappaqua was an explosive device, the New York Times reported. The FBI said it was investigating the package.
We are aware of a suspicious package found in the vicinity of the Clinton residence in Chappaqua, NY, and our JTTF has engaged with our federal, state and local partners to investigate. As this is an on-going investigation, we will have no further comment at this time
— FBI New York (@NewYorkFBI) October 24, 2018
The discovery of the packages came after a small bomb was found earlier this week at the home of billionaire liberal donor George Soros, in the New York City suburb of Katonah.
The device sent to Clinton was similar to the one found on Monday at Soros’ home, the Times reported, citing a law enforcement official.
Chappaqua police said authorities in New Castle assisted the FBI, the Secret Service and Westchester County police with the investigation into the package sent to Clinton.
“The matter is currently under federal investigation,” the police said in a statement, referring questions to the FBI.
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