More Mail Bombs Found in East Texas
Published : Thursday, 25 Mar 2010, 5:14 PM CDT
TROUP, Texas - A federal official says the discovery of more potentially explosive devices in east Texas mailboxes "does up the ante" in an investigation.
A device described as a hoax pipe bomb was discovered Thursday afternoon in a collection box outside the Troup City Hall and post office building.
On Tuesday a similar device was found in a collection box in the town of Laird Hill.
They bring the total number of potentially explosive devices discovered this month in east Texas to 13.
Other devices described as bottles containing flammable liquids and wicks have been found in collection boxes in Owentown, Kilgore, Price, Henderson and Tyler.
U.S. Postal Inspector Amanda McMurrey said postal delivery workers have been finding the devices. Agents with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives have removed them.
No one has been hurt and there is no threat to the public, McMurrey said.
However, a reward for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of those responsible has been increased to $10,000.