The FBI and Department of Homeland Security warned on Friday of a rise in violent threats to federal agents and their families after the raid on former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate.
A recent spike in violent threats against federal law enforcement officials and even the federal judge who issued the warrant for the search was mentioned in a joint bulletin.
According to CBS, the notice said the threats included one to "place a so-called dirty bomb in front of FBI Headquarters and issuing general calls for "civil war" and "armed rebellion."
According to CBS, domestic extremists could use the upcoming election to escalate threats against law enforcement and their ideological opponents.
According to the outlet, perpetrators have been posting the home addresses of agents and their family members and relatives on the internet.
Two FBI agents who were involved in the Mar-a-Lago search were accused by the right-wing media outlet of having sex with them.
Social media, video-sharing sites, web forums, and image boards are some of the places where online threats are coming from.
An Ohio man tried to force his way into an FBI field office in Cincinnati with a rifle and a nail gun. The man was shot and killed by police.
According to CBS, the agencies issued the notice to ensure that law enforcement, court, and government personnel are aware of the range of threats.
Insider didn't get a response from the FBI or DHS.
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