Inspection Service, February 10, 2007 at 7:02 pm

Investigating Explosive Devices Sent to Financial Institutions
Post Offices on High Alert for Suspicious Packages

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is working with law enforcement agents from the FBI and ATF, as well as local and state agencies, to investigate two explosive devices sent to financial institutions since Jan. 31.

While the investigation continues, Postal Inspectors are encouraging the financial industry to re-examine their procedures for handling correspondence and packages. Any business can download a poster for their staff that includes information on identifying suspicious packages and reporting them to authorities. Companies may also request copies of the poster by contacting their local Post Office or by calling 1-800 ASK-USPS.

The U.S. Postal Service has its employees nationwide on high alert to identify suspicious packages; they receive training in the identification and proper handling procedures for packages that may be hazardous or dangerous.

Keeping the mail safe is and will continue to be the highest priority of the U.S. Postal Service and U.S. Postal Inspection Service.