NYC smoke bomb: ‘Makeshift incendiary device’ set on fire outside 26 Federal Plaza; 1 in custody
MANHATTAN (WABC) — There was a scare outside 26 Federal Plaza in Lower Manhattan Monday morning when someone released what appeared to be a smoke grenade outside the building.
Police say the person is believed to be a protester with a history of anti-ICE activity. Officers quickly secured the area and the suspect was taken into custody.
Police say the person is believed to be a protester with a history of anti-ICE activity. Officers quickly secured the area and the suspect was taken into custody.
Authorities said the “makeshift incendiary device” was made up of fireworks and a flammable liquid. The building went into a shelter in place out of an abundance of caution.
FBI Assistant Director in Charge James Barnacle said two people had minor injuries, one federal employee and one civilian. They were treated and released.
The FBI released a statement: “This morning an individual deployed an incendiary device outside of 26 Federal Plaza. The individual has been taken into custody and the FBI New York Joint Terrorism Task Force is investigating the incident.”
The NYPD said it was “looking at the cart the suspect wheeled with him” which they say contained fireworks and airsoft rifles. The suspect’s cart had a sign reading “ICE Off Our Streets.”
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