White Powder Scare at NYC ICE Office: FBI Investigates

Incident at 26 Federal Plaza

• ✉️ Five envelopes containing an unknown white powder were discovered in the mail room of an ICE field office on the 9th floor of 26 Federal Plaza.
• 🚨 The building, which houses U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, experienced a scare on Thursday afternoon, prompting a massive response from FDNY, NYPD, and FBI.
• ⚠️ At least two people were exposed to the white powder, though no injuries were reported.

Response and Safety Protocols

• 🚒 First responders, including hazmat teams, arrived on the scene quickly, evacuating everyone inside, including detainees held on the 10th floor.
• 🏠 Some individuals were instructed to shelter in place as part of established safety protocols, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
• 🔬 The white powder is undergoing preliminary testing, with the envelopes to be sent to the FBI lab in Quantico for further analysis.

Building Context

• 🏛️ 26 Federal Plaza also houses the Federal Immigration Court and has been the site of mass protests.
• ✅ Authorities stated that at this time, there is no remaining threat to employees or the public.