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White Powder in Envelopes at Federal Plaza Deemed Non-Hazardous; Investigation Underway

CBS New YorkSeptember 5, 20251 min790 views
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Incident at 26 Federal Plaza

  • ✉️ White powder was discovered inside five envelopes located in the mailroom of an ICE field office on the 9th floor of 26 Federal Plaza.
  • 🚨 First responders and hazmat teams were dispatched to the scene on Thursday afternoon following the discovery.

Official Statements and Findings

  • 📰 Preliminary results indicate that the substance found was not dangerous or hazardous, according to the mayor.
  • 🏛️ The building, which houses immigration court and ICE detention facilities, was evacuated but is open today.

Ongoing Investigation

  • 🕵️ The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is leading the investigation into the incident.
  • ⚖️ Officials have stated that this was a serious crime and that the responsible party will be brought to justice.
  • 🤕 No injuries were reported as a result of the incident in lower Manhattan.
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