Lucas State Office Building in Des Moines evacuated for suspicious package, no threat found, investigation ongoing.

On Monday, the Lucas State Office Building in Des Moines, Iowa, was evacuated due to a suspicious package. The Des Moines Fire Department's Hazmat Team assessed the package, confirming it posed no threat. The evacuation lasted over two hours and affected several state agencies. Authorities, including the Iowa State Patrol, are investigating the incident. A similar situation occurred at the Nebraska Secretary of State's Office, prompting further inquiries by the FBI and Postal Service.

September 16, 2024
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