‘This is a federal offense’: Sheriff warns of illegal political mail campaigning

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ALLEN PARISH, La. (KALB) – A public service announcement from the Allen Parish Sheriff’s Office is reminding local political teams about important federal laws when campaigning for the November 3 Primary.

APSO says they have recently received several complaints from locals about people putting political items in their mailboxes without postage or permission.

This, APSO warns, is a federal offense. The Sheriff’s Office says they intend to contact the U.S. Postal Inspectors Office.

They reminded residents that only official USPS personnel or the resident/homeowner may place items inside a mailbox.

All mailable material inside a mailbox must also bear official USPS postage.

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