Update: Suspicious White Powder Found at 26 Federal Plaza, Evacuation Underway

Incident at 26 Federal Plaza

• 🚨 26 Federal Plaza in lower Manhattan was evacuated after several envelopes containing an unknown white powder were discovered.
• 📍 The incident occurred on the ninth floor of the building around 4 PM, prompting the deployment of an FDNY hazmat crew.

Investigation and Safety Measures

• 🔬 Officials are awaiting test results for the suspicious powder, and the envelopes are being sent to FBI headquarters for further analysis.
• 👥 Two individuals were exposed to the substance.
• 🗣️ The Assistant Director of the FBI stated that there is no threat to the public and that standard evacuation protocols were followed.

Area Advisory and Context

• ⚠️ Authorities are advising the public to avoid the area as the investigation continues.
• 📌 The report notes that 26 Federal Plaza has been a site of controversy due to ICE detaining individuals on the 10th floor following immigration hearings, though a connection to this incident is unconfirmed.