Explosive Device Found in Mailbox at George Soros's NY Home

BEDFORD, NY — The FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Force is investigating a suspicious device found in the mailbox at 168 Cantitoe St. in Bedford Monday afternoon. That's the Westchester County home of billionaire philanthropist George Soros.

An employee of the residence called police after opening a package, finding the suspicious device — and putting it in a wooded area, police said.

The call came in at 3:45 p.m., said Bedford Police Lt. Andrew M Bellantone. The device was detonated safely, according to news reports.

Soros, 88, is a hedge fund pioneer, one of the USA's richest men, a philanthropist and a supporter of many progressive causes.

Last week, a Republican Congressman from Florida accused Soros on social media of underwriting the group of Central Americans who are walking toward the U.S. border with Mexico. He was retweeted by President Donald Trump.

An extensive investigation commenced involving the Bedford Police Department, the Westchester County Police Department, the ATF and FBI, police said.

Bedford police issued a statement at 10:31 p.m., saying the case had been turned over to The Joint Terrorism Task Force Division of the FBI.

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