FBI Warns of ‘Broad Threat’ to New Jersey Synagogues, Issues Warning
The FBI said on Nov. 3 that it has received “credible information” of a “broad threat” to synagogues in New Jersey.
The Newark FBI shared the warning on Twitter while asking members of the public to “take all security precautions to protect your community and facility.”
“We will share more information as soon as we can. Stay alert. In case of emergency call [the] police,” officials said.
The agency added that it is taking a proactive measure by issuing the warning while it conducts an investigation into the matter and is engaging with its faith-based partners in the affected community.
In a separate statement on Twitter New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said that he had been in contact with the New Jersey Attorney General, Homeland Security, and FBI Newark regarding “a credible threat to synagogues” in the area and that they are “closely monitoring the situation and are working with local law enforcement to ensure that all houses of worship are protected.”…