A letter containing a suspicious substance was intercepted before it could be delivered to Rep. Nanette Barragán’s district office in Long Beach, the congresswoman said Tuesday.
Barragán, D-San Pedro, thanked law enforcement and postal inspectors for their quick response.
“Today, my office was notified by law enforcement that a letter, containing a suspicious substance, was intercepted before it was delivered to my district office in Long Beach. The safety of my staff is a priority, and I am thankful that law enforcement and postal inspectors acted quickly,” Barragán said in a statement.
The congresswoman did not identify the substance or disclose where the letter was intercepted. She also did not indicate whether anyone had been exposed to the substance.
“This is part of a broader pattern of attacks across California and the country to strike fear into Congress Members and Senators. My team and I will continue our work to serve and assist the people of California’s 44th Congressional District,” she said. “Thank you to the Capitol Police, USPS, and USPIS for protecting our office and our communities.”
No information was immediately available about the letter’s sender or any possible suspect.