The FBI told the local police that their case was off their hands. The investigation was now a Federal matter. (*) lost by them (*) improvised by them (*) out of their jurisdiction (*) out of their control
This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://english.best/questions/23759,the-fbi-told-the-local-police-that-their-case-was-uoff-their-handsu-the-investigation-was-now-a-federal-matter/