Seattle Synagogue Receives Suspicious Packages

Seattle police officers and firefighters responded to two reported hazmat situations at synagogues. The Sephardic Bikur Holim Congregation, an orthodox synagogue, was evacuated due to a white, powdery substance found in an envelope during mail opening. The FBI is investigating a similar situation at another local congregation. The powder was tested and determined not to […]

Seattle police officers and firefighters responded to two reported hazmat situations at synagogues.
The Sephardic Bikur Holim Congregation, an orthodox synagogue, was evacuated due to a white, powdery substance found in an envelope during mail opening. The FBI is investigating a similar situation at another local congregation.
The powder was tested and determined not to be hazardous.
Law enforcement and public safety officials are working to determine how many letters were sent, the individuals responsible for them, and the motives behind these incidents.