00:00The white powder that forced an evacuation at 26 Federal Plaza in New York Thursday has been identified as boric acid, according to the FBI.
00:09The test results reported by ABC7 New York.
00:14Five letters containing the substance were found in a ninth floor mailroom, prompting the evacuation of the building, which houses offices for the FBI, Homeland Security and ICE.
00:24The all clear was given later in the day. No arrests yet, but officials say whoever is responsible could face federal charges.
00:32Police and a hazmat team responded to the scene. Two employees were initially exposed, but were cleared soon after.
00:39No injuries were reported, and police say there is no threat to the public.
00:43Mayor Eric Adams says he's been briefed on the situation.
00:46The FBI confirms the substance was boric acid, commonly used in pesticides and other products. It can be harmful if consumed.
00:54Twenty-six Federal Plaza has been at the center of protests and scrutiny over conditions inside its ICE processing center.
01:02Just this week, a federal judge ordered the Trump administration to improve conditions for detainees.
01:08During Thursday's emergency, those detainees were temporarily moved to a facility in Newark, New Jersey.
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