(Indianapolis, IN) – Authorities are trying to figure out how a powdery substance in what’s called a suspicious envelop arrived at the Indiana Secretary of State’s office in Indianapolis on Tuesday.
Multiple local, state and federal agencies responded to the State Government Center to analyze the substance, which was field-tested and preliminarily found to be non-hazardous.
Investigators will conduct additional forensic testing at an FBI lab.
There were no injuries reported as a result of the incident.
“We take every precaution to ensure the safety of our employees and the public,” said Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales. “I want to especially thank members of my team; our law enforcement partners and other first responders for their swift and professional response. We are relieved that everyone is safe.”
Responding agencies included the Indiana Capital Police, Indiana State Police, State Fire Marshall, Indiana Department of Homeland Security, State and Post Office hazardous materials units, and the FBI.
