A letter containing white powder and a threat was opened at Congressman Allen West’s office this afternoon, prompting a HazMat response, officials said.
Firefighters were called to the office, near the 2000 block of North Federal Highway, about 1:30 pm, said Frank Correggio, city fire-rescue spokesman.
Staffers in West’s office in Washington and West Palm Beach said they were aware of the threat but didn’t know any details.
More information wasn’t immediately available.