White Powder Scare at 26 Federal Plaza: Investigation Underway

White Powder Discovery and Evacuation

• ✉️ A mysterious white powder was discovered in the mailroom of 26 Federal Plaza, leading to a temporary evacuation of the building.
• 🏢 The building houses New York headquarters for federal law enforcement agencies including the FBI, Homeland Security, and ICE.

Investigation and Suspected Substance

• 🔍 The substance found in five envelopes on the ninth floor is believed to be similar to boric acid, commonly used as a pesticide.
• 🔬 The FBI is leading the investigation into the source and motive behind the incident, which is considered a difficult case to trace.
• ⚠️ The scare brought back memories of the post-9/11 anthrax scares, causing significant fear.

ICE Statement and Mission

• 📢 ICE issued a statement calling the incident an