Tag: Opa-locka, Florida

Bomb squad called to assist in package investigation at Florida mail facility A Miami-Dade police bomb squad and K-9 unit were called to assist with the ongoing suspicious package investigation at a mail processing and distribution center in Opa-Locka, Florida, the department tweeted. According to two law enforcement officials familiar with the investigation, authorities believe several of the packages went through the US Postal Service facility, roughly 12 miles from Miami. Watch: Canada's Trudeau on explosive devices: "All citizens deserve to live in peace and security" Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau described the series of suspicious packages that were sent to prominent Democrats and others as "deeply concerning." "I want to ensure all Canadians that we are monitoring the situation closely and as always Canada stands ready to provide assistance to our American friends and allies if need be," he said. Joe Biden: "We've got to turn off this hate machine" Former Vice President Joe Biden, who is in Buffalo for a speech this evening, was asked in Lancaster, New York, about the devices that were sent to him and other prominent Democrats this week. “We’ve got to turn off this hate machine. People want us to choose hope over hate. Phillip Bartley, inspector in charge of the US Postal Inspection Service in New York division, said more than 600,000 postal workers were looking for the packages. Mayor Bill de Blasio: "New Yorkers are standing strong" Speaking at a news conference on Thursday afternoon, New York Mayor Bill de Blasio thanked federal and state officials for their response and the ongoing investigation. De Blasio also urged the public to help address the political division by creating "a tone of civility, a tone of mutual respect."