Archive · 15 Aug 2025
Suspicious Powder Found at ICE Office Causes Evacuation
Someone found a mysterious white powder in envelopes at the ICE office in Manhattan.
Because they didn't know what it was, everyone in the building had to leave for safety.
The fire department and other authorities are looking into it.
They are trying to find out what the powder is and where it came from.
Officials have warned that there will be increased presence in the area while they investigate.
So far, nobody has gotten hurt.
Suspicious white powder found in envelopes at the Manhattan ICE field office.
The federal building at 26 Federal Plaza was evacuated as a precaution.
NYC Deputy Mayor for Public Safety and Mayor Adams were briefed.
The investigation is ongoing and authorities anticipate temporary closures.
The building houses ICE detention facilities.
- Who
- Authorities, including the FDNY Hazmat team, and Mayor Adams.
- What
- Suspicious white powder found in envelopes.
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- 26 Federal Plaza, Manhattan, ICE field office
- Why
- To investigate the substance and ensure safety.
- Location
- 26 Federal Plaza, Manhattan
- Incident
- Suspicious white powder
- Agency Involved
- ICE, FDNY, FBI
- Building Status
- Evacuated
- Injuries
- None reported
