Suspicious letter sent to the home of Republican Senator Susan Collins, the author says that she contained Ricin

A threatening letter, which according to the author was contaminated with ricin, was sent Monday morning in the afternoon to the residence of Senator Susan Collins in Bangor, Maine, the director of Senator Annie Clark's communications.

The Bangor police responded to the incident around 1:39 pm to investigate the suspicious letter, officials said at a press conference Monday.

The letter was received by Collins' husband, Tom Daffron, according to Clark.

"At the present time, we have no information to suggest that the general public is in danger," said Sgt. Wade Betters of the Bangor Police.

The local fire department and a HAZMAT team from Orono were called to participate in the investigation, Sgt. Betters said.

The Bangor police did not disclose the contents of the letter, but Clark said the author had allegedly contaminating the letter with ricin in a series of tweets posted Monday night.

"The affected areas have now been cleaned up and Senators Collins and Mr. Daffron will be able to stay home tonight," Clark said, adding: "The letter tests, as well as the investigation of its origins , continue. "

Collins received criticism of his decision to vote for the confirmation of Associate Judge Brett Kavanaugh in the Supreme Court on October 6th. The senator was widely regarded as one of the crucial votes of the confirmation process, and her support for Kavanaugh has been the target of many protests.

"He [Kavanaugh] was an official, judge, teacher, coach, husband and exemplary father, "Collins wrote in a statement, revealing his decision to vote for the newly appointed new judge, stating that she hoped Kavanaugh" the divisions of the Supreme Court ".

The police did not reveal the motive of the author who sent the suspect letter to the Collins home.

"We are very grateful for the immediate and professional assistance we have received from the Bangor Police Department, the Maine Crime Lab, the Maine Police Department, the Capitol Police, the FBI, the Police, and the Police. Orono Hazmat unit, Bangor Fire Department, US Army and US Postal Inspection Service, "said Senator Collins in a statement released Monday night. "We feel blessed to live in such a supportive community."