<p>The Chinese government is currently investigating reports from South Korea regarding the random sending of international parcels from China, reported South China Morning Post. Reports said that some of these parcels are suspected to contain unknown hazardous materials.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Mao Ning, a spokeswoman at China's foreign ministry, said they are actively looking into the matter.&nbsp;“We have received South Korea’s request for assistance in the investigation. The matter is being looked into. We will stay in touch with South Korea,” the spokeswoman said at a press conference on Monday.</p>

<h2><strong>Reports of suspicious parcels</strong></h2>

<p>South Korean authorities have received a significant number of reports from across the country regarding suspicious international parcels. As many as 2,793 such reports have been received.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>However, investigations into 679 cases have shown no connections to terrorism, and no toxic or hazardous substances have been found in these parcels.</p>

<h2><strong>Joint investigation with Interpol, overseas agencies</strong></h2>

<p>The South Korean prime minister's office stated, “We have confirmed that there are no suspicions of terrorism, as there were no terrorism threats, related intelligence, or casualties." It also added that in order to further delve into the matter, a joint investigation will take place involving Interpol and other overseas agencies, to ensure a comprehensive examination of the situation.</p>

<h2><strong>Suspicious parcel at a care centre</strong></h2>

<p>The first report of a suspicious parcel came from a care center for disabled individuals in the South Korean city of Ulsan. Three workers at the care centre were hospitalised with dizziness and breathing difficulties after opening a package.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The parcel's invoice initially indicated it was sent from Taiwan. However, further investigation by Taiwan's customs agency revealed that the parcel originated from Shenzhen in southern China. As per the inquiry, Taiwan was only a stopover in the parcel's journey to South Korea.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Taiwan's Chunghwa Post, the island's postal agency, took swift action by suspending the receipt and delivery of stopover mail from Shenzhen.&nbsp;Additionally, they implemented various control and preventive measures to enhance cargo security. The use of stopover mail is common among Chinese online shopping malls as it reduces delivery costs compared to direct post service.</p>

<h2><strong>Nationwide alerts&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Following this incident, numerous reports of similar suspicious packages emerged throughout South Korea.&nbsp;In response, the South Korean government issued warnings to citizens, advising them not to open parcels unless the sender's identity is clearly displayed. In a separate incident at the Seoul Central Post Office, more than 1,700 people were temporarily evacuated after a suspicious parcel was found on the premises.</p>

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The Chinese government is currently investigating reports from South Korea regarding the random sending of international parcels from China, reported South China Morning Post.

The Chinese government is currently investigating reports from South Korea regarding the random sending of international parcels from China, reported South China Morning Post. Reports said that some of these parcels are suspected to contain unknown hazardous materials. Mao Ning, a spokeswoman at China's foreign ministry, said they are actively looking into the matter. “We have received South Korea’s request for assistance in the investigation. The matter is being looked into. We will stay in touch with South Korea,” the spokeswoman said at a press conference on Monday. Reports of suspicious parcels South Korean authorities have received a significant number of reports from across the country regarding suspicious international parcels. As many as 2,793 such reports have been received. Also Read | ‘Strategic trust eroded,’ Indian NSA Ajit Doval minces no words in talks with China However, investigations into 679 cases have shown no connections to terrorism, and no toxic or hazardous substances have been found in these parcels. Joint investigation with Interpol, overseas agencies The South Korean prime minister's office stated, “We have confirmed that there are no suspicions of terrorism, as there were no terrorism threats, related intelligence, or casualties." It also added that in order to further delve into the matter, a joint investigation will take place involving Interpol and other overseas agencies, to ensure a comprehensive examination of the situation. Suspicious parcel at a care centre The first report of a suspicious parcel came from a care center for disabled individuals in the South Korean city of Ulsan. Three workers at the care centre were hospitalised with dizziness and breathing difficulties after opening a package. Also Read | US banks pressed to rectify ‘inaccurate’ financial statements. Here's why The parcel's invoice initially indicated it was sent from Taiwan. However, further investigation by Taiwan's customs agency revealed that the parcel originated from Shenzhen in southern China. As per the inquiry, Taiwan was only a stopover in the parcel's journey to South Korea. Taiwan's Chunghwa Post, the island's postal agency, took swift action by suspending the receipt and delivery of stopover mail from Shenzhen. Additionally, they implemented various control and preventive measures to enhance cargo security. The use of stopover mail is common among Chinese online shopping malls as it reduces delivery costs compared to direct post service. Nationwide alerts Following this incident, numerous reports of similar suspicious packages emerged throughout South Korea. In response, the South Korean government issued warnings to citizens, advising them not to open parcels unless the sender's identity is clearly displayed. In a separate incident at the Seoul Central Post Office, more than 1,700 people were temporarily evacuated after a suspicious parcel was found on the premises. Watch | UK: Boris Johnson's former aide gets life peerage; controversy over 'young' peers × South Korean investigators are exploring the possibility that the suspicious parcels may be linked to a "brushing scam" orchestrated by Chinese online shopping malls. Under the scam, businesses try to improve their online ratings by posting a fake positive review, which ultimately leads to more sales and a highly profits. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

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<p>A suspect package discovered at a postal depot in Ireland appeared to be identical to a series of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/police-evacuate-building-in-central-edinburgh-over-suspicious-package-201824">devices mailed to addresses in Britain</a> earlier this month claimed by a group calling itself the "IRA", police said Friday.</p>

<p>The mail sorting office in the west coast city of Limerick was evacuated after the discovery at 6:00 am and a bomb disposal team was called to the scene.</p>

<p>"This parcel appears to be identical to parcels... discovered earlier this month in London and Glasgow," a police spokesman said.</p>

<p>On March 12 a group calling itself the "IRA" -- the Irish Republican Army -- claimed responsibility for four small parcel bombs mailed to London and Glasgow.</p>

<p>Suspicious parcels were discovered at an office adjacent to London's Heathrow Airport, in the post room at the city's Waterloo railway terminus, and at offices near London City Airport.</p>

<p>One more suspicious package was received at Glasgow University.</p>

<p>All were sent using Irish stamps, with the senders' address given as Dublin.</p>

<p>A group calling itself the "IRA" claimed responsibility, saying it had sent a total of five parcels -- of which the Limerick package could be the last.</p>

<p>The IRA was a paramilitary group fighting for Northern Ireland's integration into the Republic of Ireland through violent means during the 30 years of bloodshed known as "The Troubles".</p>

<p>The group agreed to a ceasefire in 1997 and announced an end to its armed campaign in 2005, saying it would pursue its aims through political means.</p>

<p>But dissident splinter groups have sought to continue their campaign.</p>

<p>In January a group calling itself the "New IRA" claimed responsibility for a car bomb outside the courthouse in the Northern Irish city of Derry/Londonderry.</p>

<p>There were no injuries after the area was evacuated when a warning was phoned in.</p>


A suspect package discovered at a postal depot in Ireland appeared to be identical to a series of devices mailed to addresses in Britain earlier this month claimed by a group calling itself the "IRA", police said Friday.

A suspect package discovered at a postal depot in Ireland appeared to be identical to a series of devices mailed to addresses in Britain earlier this month claimed by a group calling itself the "IRA", police said Friday. The mail sorting office in the west coast city of Limerick was evacuated after the discovery at 6:00 am and a bomb disposal team was called to the scene. "This parcel appears to be identical to parcels... discovered earlier this month in London and Glasgow," a police spokesman said. On March 12 a group calling itself the "IRA" -- the Irish Republican Army -- claimed responsibility for four small parcel bombs mailed to London and Glasgow. Suspicious parcels were discovered at an office adjacent to London's Heathrow Airport, in the post room at the city's Waterloo railway terminus, and at offices near London City Airport. One more suspicious package was received at Glasgow University. All were sent using Irish stamps, with the senders' address given as Dublin. A group calling itself the "IRA" claimed responsibility, saying it had sent a total of five parcels -- of which the Limerick package could be the last. The IRA was a paramilitary group fighting for Northern Ireland's integration into the Republic of Ireland through violent means during the 30 years of bloodshed known as "The Troubles". The group agreed to a ceasefire in 1997 and announced an end to its armed campaign in 2005, saying it would pursue its aims through political means. But dissident splinter groups have sought to continue their campaign. In January a group calling itself the "New IRA" claimed responsibility for a car bomb outside the courthouse in the Northern Irish city of Derry/Londonderry. There were no injuries after the area was evacuated when a warning was phoned in.

Suspicious package in Ireland matches 'Irish Republican Army' devices sent to UK

<p>Australian police have arrested a <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/suspicious-packages-found-in-foreign-missions-in-australia-paramedics-seen-outside-indian-mission-reuters-189127">48-year-old man for allegedly sending dozens</a> of suspicious packages to embassies and consulates around the country, officials said Thursday.</p>

<p>Federal police said the man was arrested at his home in rural Victoria state late Wednesday, hours after several consulates in Melbourne received the suspicious packages.</p>

<p>They alleged that the man had sent 38 parcels in all to consulates and embassies in Melbourne, Canberra and Sydney.</p>

<p>Police have so far recovered 29 of the packages and identified "all intended recipients". They said there was no "ongoing threat to the general public" from the remaining nine.</p>

<p>The suspect was due to appear in a Melbourne court later Thursday morning to face charges of sending dangerous materials through the post. The charges carry a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison, police said.</p>

<p>On Wednesday, emergency services raced to a string of diplomatic facilities in Melbourne which had received packages containing suspected hazardous material.</p>

<p>There was no obvious pattern to countries targeted, with consulates of the United States, China, Italy, India, Japan and New Zealand suffering scares.</p>

<p>There has been no evidence yet that the packages were dangerous, but police Thursday said forensic testing was continuing to determine their exact contents.</p>

<p>The said the material contained in the parcels was believed to have been "sourced" from the suspect's home.</p>

<p>The first suspect packages were found at three consulates and embassies in Sydney and Canberra earlier in the week, leading the Department of Foreign Affairs to send notes to all diplomatic missions Tuesday "alerting them to the possibility of suspicious packages being delivered by mail".</p>


Australian police have arrested a 48-year-old man for allegedly sending dozens of suspicious packages to embassies and consulates around the country, officials said Thursday.

Australian police have arrested a 48-year-old man for allegedly sending dozens of suspicious packages to embassies and consulates around the country, officials said Thursday. Federal police said the man was arrested at his home in rural Victoria state late Wednesday, hours after several consulates in Melbourne received the suspicious packages. They alleged that the man had sent 38 parcels in all to consulates and embassies in Melbourne, Canberra and Sydney. Police have so far recovered 29 of the packages and identified "all intended recipients". They said there was no "ongoing threat to the general public" from the remaining nine. The suspect was due to appear in a Melbourne court later Thursday morning to face charges of sending dangerous materials through the post. The charges carry a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison, police said. On Wednesday, emergency services raced to a string of diplomatic facilities in Melbourne which had received packages containing suspected hazardous material. There was no obvious pattern to countries targeted, with consulates of the United States, China, Italy, India, Japan and New Zealand suffering scares. There has been no evidence yet that the packages were dangerous, but police Thursday said forensic testing was continuing to determine their exact contents. The said the material contained in the parcels was believed to have been "sourced" from the suspect's home. The first suspect packages were found at three consulates and embassies in Sydney and Canberra earlier in the week, leading the Department of Foreign Affairs to send notes to all diplomatic missions Tuesday "alerting them to the possibility of suspicious packages being delivered by mail".

Australian police arrest man over suspect embassy packages

<p>Australian media reports said the paramedics were seen<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/several-suspicious-packages-sent-to-foreign-embassies-in-australia-report-189125"> attending the Indian mission in Melbourne</a> after suspicious packages were discovered in a number of foreign missions in Melbourne and Canberra, news wire Reuters reported.</p>

<p>Reports said staff at the consulate general of India were evacuated from the building for about 40 minutes. However, there has been no report of harm to any staff member.</p>

<p>"Several suspicious packages were delivered to embassies and consulates in Canberra and Melbourne on Wednesday,"&nbsp;the Australian federal police said in a statement.</p>

<p>"The packages are being examined by attending emergency services," the Australian police said.</p>

<p>Reports said&nbsp;hazardous material was also sent to the British consulate general in Melbourne including the US, Korean, Swiss and German diplomatic missions.</p>

<p>"We handled the package according to our standard procedures and in close coordination with local authorities ... who are investigating the incident," a spokesman for the US consulate said.</p>

<p>Vic Emergency, a government response agency, reported several instances of hazardous materials being found across the city on Wednesday, including near the Spanish, Japanese, Egyptian, Indian and Pakistani consulates.</p>

<p>"We are liaising closely with the (Australian Federal Police) and the local authorities regarding the situation. All our staff are safe and accounted for," said a British High Commission spokesperson.</p>


Australian media reports said the paramedics were seen attending the Indian mission in Melbourne after suspicious packages were discovered in a number of foreign missions in Melbourne and Canberra, news wire Reuters reported.

Australian media reports said the paramedics were seen attending the Indian mission in Melbourne after suspicious packages were discovered in a number of foreign missions in Melbourne and Canberra, news wire Reuters reported. Reports said staff at the consulate general of India were evacuated from the building for about 40 minutes. However, there has been no report of harm to any staff member. "Several suspicious packages were delivered to embassies and consulates in Canberra and Melbourne on Wednesday," the Australian federal police said in a statement. "The packages are being examined by attending emergency services," the Australian police said. Reports said hazardous material was also sent to the British consulate general in Melbourne including the US, Korean, Swiss and German diplomatic missions. "We handled the package according to our standard procedures and in close coordination with local authorities ... who are investigating the incident," a spokesman for the US consulate said. Vic Emergency, a government response agency, reported several instances of hazardous materials being found across the city on Wednesday, including near the Spanish, Japanese, Egyptian, Indian and Pakistani consulates. "We are liaising closely with the (Australian Federal Police) and the local authorities regarding the situation. All our staff are safe and accounted for," said a British High Commission spokesperson.

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<p>Australian authorities are investigating several suspicious packages sent to some foreign embassies in Melbourne, including the US, British, Swiss and German diplomatic missions, domestic media reported on Wednesday.</p>

<p>Images taken by 9News showed firefighters and paramedics attending the Indian and US missions in Melbourne, Australia's second-largest city. There were no immediate reports of any harm to staff.</p>

<p>Police in the southern state of Victoria, of which Melbourne is the capital, did not comment immediately when contacted.</p>

<p>A spokeswoman for the British High Commission confirmed its office in Melbourne had received a suspicious package.</p>

<p>"We are liaising closely with the AFP (Australian Federal Police) and the local authorities regarding the situation," she said.</p>

<p>"All our staff are safe and accounted for," she said.</p>


Australian authorities are investigating several suspicious packages sent to some foreign embassies in Melbourne, including the US, British, Swiss and German diplomatic missions, domestic media reported on Wednesday.

Australian authorities are investigating several suspicious packages sent to some foreign embassies in Melbourne, including the US, British, Swiss and German diplomatic missions, domestic media reported on Wednesday. Images taken by 9News showed firefighters and paramedics attending the Indian and US missions in Melbourne, Australia's second-largest city. There were no immediate reports of any harm to staff. Police in the southern state of Victoria, of which Melbourne is the capital, did not comment immediately when contacted. A spokeswoman for the British High Commission confirmed its office in Melbourne had received a suspicious package. "We are liaising closely with the AFP (Australian Federal Police) and the local authorities regarding the situation," she said. "All our staff are safe and accounted for," she said.

Several suspicious packages sent to foreign embassies in Australia: Report

<p>CNN president Jeff Zucker<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/new-york-police-investigate-suspicious-package-found-at-de-niros-restaurant-report-173407"> said today that another suspicious</a> package was found and intercepted at the Atlanta office in the US today.</p>

<p>"All mail at all CNN domestic bureaus being screened," Zucker said, adding that all mails were being screened at an off-site facility since last Wednesday so it wouldn't have come to the CNN centre directly.</p>

<p>The Time Warner Center in New York, where CNN's New York headquarters is located, was evacuated last Wednesday after a suspicious package was found.</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, Cesar Sayoc, 56, who was arrested last Friday on suspicion of mailing home-made bombs to prominent Democrats including ex-president Obama and Hillary Clinton was due to appear in court on Monday.</p>

<p>US authorities had seized a vehicle belonging to Sayoc which was reportedly plastered with pro-Trump stickers. However, FBI had warned that other packages may still be in transit.</p>

<p>Sayoc was charged with five felony counts, including interstate transportation and illegal mailing of explosives, threatening a former president, making threatening interstate communications and assaulting federal officers.</p>

<p>If convicted, Sayoc could be sentenced up to 48 years in prison.</p>

<p>The fourteenth package was found on Friday at a post office outside San Francisco addressed to another wealthy contributor to the Democratic Party and liberal causes, Tom Steyer, another package had turned up at near billionaire Democratic donor George Soros home in Katonah, New York.</p>

<p>Sayoc who openly broadcast his views on social media had several arrests against his name for domestic violence, theft and once reportedly threatened to blow up a company.</p>

<p>On Friday, packages turned up at US Senator Democrat Cory Booker of New Jersey, ex-US director of national intelligence James Clapper and US Senator Democrat Kamala Harris of California.</p>


CNN president Jeff Zucker said today that another suspicious package was found and intercepted at the Atlanta office in the US today. "All mail at all CNN domestic bureaus being screened," Zucker said, adding that all mails were being screened at an off-site facility since last Wednesday so it wouldn't have come to the CNN centre directly.

CNN president Jeff Zucker said today that another suspicious package was found and intercepted at the Atlanta office in the US today. "All mail at all CNN domestic bureaus being screened," Zucker said, adding that all mails were being screened at an off-site facility since last Wednesday so it wouldn't have come to the CNN centre directly. The Time Warner Center in New York, where CNN's New York headquarters is located, was evacuated last Wednesday after a suspicious package was found. Another suspicious package addressed to CNN has been intercepted. This time in Atlanta. All mail is being screened off site. Note from Jeff: pic.twitter.com/I6TXSkoluQ — CNN Communications (@CNNPR) October 29, 2018 × Meanwhile, Cesar Sayoc, 56, who was arrested last Friday on suspicion of mailing home-made bombs to prominent Democrats including ex-president Obama and Hillary Clinton was due to appear in court on Monday. US authorities had seized a vehicle belonging to Sayoc which was reportedly plastered with pro-Trump stickers. However, FBI had warned that other packages may still be in transit. Sayoc was charged with five felony counts, including interstate transportation and illegal mailing of explosives, threatening a former president, making threatening interstate communications and assaulting federal officers. If convicted, Sayoc could be sentenced up to 48 years in prison. The fourteenth package was found on Friday at a post office outside San Francisco addressed to another wealthy contributor to the Democratic Party and liberal causes, Tom Steyer, another package had turned up at near billionaire Democratic donor George Soros home in Katonah, New York. Sayoc who openly broadcast his views on social media had several arrests against his name for domestic violence, theft and once reportedly threatened to blow up a company. On Friday, packages turned up at US Senator Democrat Cory Booker of New Jersey, ex-US director of national intelligence James Clapper and US Senator Democrat Kamala Harris of California.

Another suspicious package found at CNN's Atlanta office

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/americas/suspicious-package-also-sent-to-california-democratic-representative-maxine-waters-confirms-fbi-173278">Suspicious</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/americas/suspicious-package-also-sent-to-california-democratic-representative-maxine-waters-confirms-fbi-173278"> package also sent to California Democratic Representative Maxine Waters, confirms FBI</a></p>

<p>America's Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI) confirmed today that California Democratic Representative Maxine Waters also received a suspicious package after several Democratic leaders including Hillary Clinton, ex-US president Barack Obama, Eric Holder, the attorney general under Obama and ex-CBI director John Brennan.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/cathay-pacific-airlines-shares-plunge-after-data-leak-revelation-173287">Cathay Pacific airlines shares plunge after data leak revelation</a></p>

<p>Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific airlines shares fell sharply today after the company revealed data of about 9.4 million passengers had been accessed without authorisation.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhis-air-quality-drops-to-very-poor-pollution-shot-up-to-a-four-month-high-173284">Delhi's air quality drops to 'very poor', pollution shoots to a four-month high</a></p>

<p>The air quality of Delhi and neighbouring areas dipped to 'very poor' as average Air Quality Index (AQI) hit 328 on Wednesday.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/japanese-journalist-held-hostage-by-militants-in-syria-heads-home-173293">Japanese</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/japanese-journalist-held-hostage-by-militants-in-syria-heads-home-173293"> journalist held hostage by militants in Syria heads home</a></p>

<p>A Japanese journalist held hostage by militants for 40 months left for Japan from Turkey on Wednesday after being freed and said he was happy to be going home.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/business-economy/india-expected-to-become-third-largest-aviation-market-by-2037-173276">India expected to become </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/business-economy/india-expected-to-become-third-largest-aviation-market-by-2037-173276">third</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/business-economy/india-expected-to-become-third-largest-aviation-market-by-2037-173276"> largest aviation market by 2037: IATA</a></p>

<p>The number of people travelling by air should double to 8.2 billion a year by 2037, with Asia and the Pacific leading the way, sector federation IATA forecast on Wednesday (Oct 24).</p>


Suspicious package also sent to California Democratic Representative Maxine Waters, confirms FBI America's Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI) confirmed today that California Democratic Representative Maxine Waters also received a suspicious package after several Democratic leaders including Hillary Clinton, ex-US president Barack Obama, Eric Holder, the attorney general under Obama and ex-CBI director John Brennan.

Suspicious package also sent to California Democratic Representative Maxine Waters, confirms FBI America's Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI) confirmed today that California Democratic Representative Maxine Waters also received a suspicious package after several Democratic leaders including Hillary Clinton, ex-US president Barack Obama, Eric Holder, the attorney general under Obama and ex-CBI director John Brennan. Cathay Pacific airlines shares plunge after data leak revelation Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific airlines shares fell sharply today after the company revealed data of about 9.4 million passengers had been accessed without authorisation. Delhi's air quality drops to 'very poor', pollution shoots to a four-month high The air quality of Delhi and neighbouring areas dipped to 'very poor' as average Air Quality Index (AQI) hit 328 on Wednesday. Japanese journalist held hostage by militants in Syria heads home A Japanese journalist held hostage by militants for 40 months left for Japan from Turkey on Wednesday after being freed and said he was happy to be going home. India expected to become third largest aviation market by 2037: IATA The number of people travelling by air should double to 8.2 billion a year by 2037, with Asia and the Pacific leading the way, sector federation IATA forecast on Wednesday (Oct 24).

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<p>America's Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI) confirmed today that California Democratic Representative Maxine Waters also received a suspicious package after several Democratic leaders including Hillary Clinton, ex-US president Barack Obama, Eric Holder, the attorney general under Obama and ex-CBI director John Brennan.</p>

<p>The CNN bureau in New York also received a package addressed to Brennan leading the New York police to evacuate the Time Warner building in Manhattan.</p>

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<p>The FBI said all packages contained "potentially destructive devices". The FBI said it will commit full resources towards the investigation to "identify and arrest" whoever was responsible for sending the packages.</p>

<p>The suspicious parcels were intercepted before it reached the intended recipients.</p>

<p>The packages were all similar in appearance and contained potentially destructive devices, the investigating agency said.</p>

<p>"The packages were mailed in manila envelopes with bubble wrap interior. The packages were affixed with computer-printed address labels and six Forever stamps," the FBI declared.</p>

<p>"All packages had a return address of Debbie Wasserman," it added.</p>

<p>"The package addressed to former Attorney General Holder did not reach its intended destination, but was rerouted to the return address in Florida," the US investigating agency informed.</p>

<p>"It is possible that additional packages were mailed to other locations," the FBI cautioned.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, President Trump told a political rally in Wisconsin that his government would conduct "an aggressive investigation."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Any acts or threats of political violence are an attack on our democracy itself," Trump said, adding, "We want all sides to come together in peace and harmony."</p>

<p>The US president added that the media had a responsibility "to stop the endless hostility and constant negative and oftentimes false attacks and stories."</p>

<p>The first package, which turned up on Monday, was addressed to billionaire financier George Soros, a Democratic Party donor.</p>

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America's Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI) confirmed today that California Democratic Representative Maxine Waters also received a suspicious package after several Democratic leaders including Hillary Clinton, ex-US president Barack Obama, Eric Holder, the attorney general under Obama and ex-CBI director John Brennan.

America's Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI) confirmed today that California Democratic Representative Maxine Waters also received a suspicious package after several Democratic leaders including Hillary Clinton, ex-US president Barack Obama, Eric Holder, the attorney general under Obama and ex-CBI director John Brennan. The CNN bureau in New York also received a package addressed to Brennan leading the New York police to evacuate the Time Warner building in Manhattan. In addition to the five packages referenced in our earlier statement, we have now confirmed two additional packages, both addressed to Rep. Maxine Waters, that are similar in appearance. — FBI (@FBI) October 25, 2018 × The FBI said all packages contained "potentially destructive devices". The FBI said it will commit full resources towards the investigation to "identify and arrest" whoever was responsible for sending the packages. The suspicious parcels were intercepted before it reached the intended recipients. The packages were all similar in appearance and contained potentially destructive devices, the investigating agency said. "The packages were mailed in manila envelopes with bubble wrap interior. The packages were affixed with computer-printed address labels and six Forever stamps," the FBI declared. "All packages had a return address of Debbie Wasserman," it added. "The package addressed to former Attorney General Holder did not reach its intended destination, but was rerouted to the return address in Florida," the US investigating agency informed. "It is possible that additional packages were mailed to other locations," the FBI cautioned. If you have info that could assist the FBI's investigation of suspicious packages, call 1-800-CALLFBI (225-5324) or go online to https://t.co/iL7sD5efWD. If you observe suspicious activity that requires an immediate response, call 911 or contact local law enforcement immediately. — FBI (@FBI) October 25, 2018 × Meanwhile, President Trump told a political rally in Wisconsin that his government would conduct "an aggressive investigation." "Any acts or threats of political violence are an attack on our democracy itself," Trump said, adding, "We want all sides to come together in peace and harmony." The US president added that the media had a responsibility "to stop the endless hostility and constant negative and oftentimes false attacks and stories." The first package, which turned up on Monday, was addressed to billionaire financier George Soros, a Democratic Party donor.

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