U.S. Department of Justice - Federal Bureau of InvestigationU.S. Department of Justice - Federal Bureau of Investigation
U.S. Department of Justice - Federal Bureau of Investigation
For Immediate Release
May 4, 2002
Omaha, Nebraska
(402) 493-8688

The Omaha, Nebraska, Division of the FBI is currently working with other federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies in the investigation of explosive devices that have been reported in or near mailboxes today. These incidents have occurred in the following Nebraska counties: Fillmore, Thayer, Platte, Howard, and Valley. Investigators from several Federal, State, and County agencies are currently investigating these incidents with no further details available at this time.

Please exercise caution when opening your mailbox. If anything appears suspicious, please do not open the package or mailbox. Any suspicious package should be considered a potential threat. In the event you do encounter anything of a suspicious nature, please contact your local law enforcement agency and maintain a safe distance from the mailbox.

Investigators will provide updated information, as it becomes known. In the event that law enforcement receives additional reports, the media will be immediately notified and asked to broadcast this information.