Clarence, N.Y. (WBEN) - Congressman Nick Langworthy told WBEN on Thursday that a package with a suspicious substance had been delivered to his Clarence office earlier in the day.
Langworthy's office issued the following statement on Thursday:
"This morning, my office received a suspicious package with a white powdery substance emanating from a manila envelope. Following standard protocol, we immediately notified local law enforcement and the Capitol Police and evacuated the office while this matter is being investigated.
"The safety of our staff and visiting public is my top priority, and until our office reopens, we urge all residents who need assistance to contact our Washington D.C. office, or one of our other offices in Jamestown, Olean, or Corning."
Langworthy announced the package's arrival during an interview with WBEN's David Bellavia.