Investigation into White Powder Found at 26 Federal Plaza, NYC

Discovery of White Powder

• 🚨 Envelopes containing a white powder were discovered on the 9th floor of 26 Federal Plaza.
• 🔍 The building houses the FBI and Homeland Security headquarters, and also serves as an ICE processing center.
• ⚠️ Two personnel members found the five envelopes, prompting an immediate response from police and hazmat crews.

Investigation and Suspected Motive

• 🔬 Initial testing indicated the powder is likely boric acid, commonly used in pesticides.
• 🎯 Investigators believe the incident was an attempt to disrupt immigration operations.
• 🏢 The building was evacuated, including detainees, who were transferred to a facility in Newark.

Building Operations and Status

• ✅ By morning, operations had resumed at 26 Federal Plaza.
• 🧑‍⚕️ The two personnel members who discovered the powder have been cleared.
• ⚖️ Any charges related to the incident will be handled at the federal level.