Police are investigating a bomb threat targeting the home of Massachusetts Representative Lori Trahan.
In a statement, Rep. Lori Trahan said she was notified Saturday morning of a bomb threat targeting herself and her family.
According to Westford Police, officers received a bomb threat targeting Congressman Trahan’s home Saturday morning. Upon receiving the threat, officers immediately responded and conducted an investigation along with the Massachusetts State Police Bomb Squad.
According to police, after a thorough check, the Bomb Squad stated that there was no device and/or credible threat at the time.
“I am grateful to the outstanding officers of the Westford Police Department who responded quickly to ensure we were safe and who are now working with the United States Capitol Police and the Massachusetts State Police regarding this incident,” Trahan said in a statement.
The bomb threat is now being investigated by the Westford Police Department, the United States Capitol Police and the Massachusetts State Police.
“It is a good time to state the obvious: threats of violence and intimidation have no place in our country,” Trahan added.
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