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US Secret Service investigates possible threat to President Obama: Reports

Authorities in Connecticut are investigating a possible threat against President Barack Obama.

FP Archives|Aug 30, 2014, 11:42:39 IST

Authorities in Connecticut on Friday were investigating a possible threat against President Barack Obama, local media reported.[caption id="attachment_1685825" align="alignleft" width="380"] Barack Obama. (Agencies)[/caption]The U.S. Secret Service, which is responsible for presidential security, issued a statement saying, "Information has been received by law enforcement regarding a potentially suspicious person and vehicle. We are working with our local law enforcement partners to determine the validity of the information provided."The Hartford Courant said state police were searching for a man who allegedly had made a threat against Obama and was driving a silver Volkswagen Jetta.Obama was scheduled to be in Rhode Island on Friday night for a Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee fundraiser.No further details were immediately available.Reuters

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