According to officials, an explosive envelope was delivered to the U.S. Embassy in Madrid, and similar explosive letters have recently been delivered to several locations throughout Spain.
Two American officials stated on Thursday that an explosive package left at the entrance to the American embassy in Madrid was detonated safely and without incident.
Similar explosive letters have recently been delivered to several locations throughout Spain, including the Spanish Defense Ministry.
"We can confirm a suspicious package was received at the U.S. Embassy in Madrid and are aware of reports of other packages sent to additional locations throughout Spain," a State Department spokesperson said. "We will continue to evaluate the security situation and provide updates as appropriate."
The parcel "contained substances similar to those used in pyrotechnics," according to police in Spain.
The American Citizen Services section of the embassy is still open.
Earlier this week,...
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