Federal authorities are investigating an incident that occurred on Thursday morning at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) office in Miramar, located in Broward County, Florida, after a suspicious package containing an unknown substance was found in the building.
The incident was reported around 8:00 a.m. (local time) at the ICE headquarters, located at 2805 Southwest 145th Avenue, according to local media.
As a precautionary measure, the building was partially evacuated while emergency units, including hazardous materials teams from the Miramar Fire Department, the Broward Sheriff's Office (BSO), and the Hollywood Police, responded to the scene.
According to the Miramar Police, the incident began after a person entered the building with the package and a security officer started feeling unwell after coming into contact with it.
The package contained a powdered substance whose composition has not yet been determined.
A witness claimed to have seen an employee become dizzy before the emergency response was activated.
Later, a worker was seen being carried out of the building on a stretcher, although he was treated on-site and did not require hospitalization.
The person who delivered the package to the facility stayed at the location and was detained by the authorities, who are now conducting the investigation at the federal level.
Several items from the scene were recovered as evidence for analysis.
The Miramar Fire Department confirmed that its units, in coordination with specialized teams, conducted a thorough investigation to assess any potential risks posed by the suspicious package.
"There is no immediate threat to public safety", they stated in a statement, adding that no emergency medical transfers were required.
After the evacuation and initial procedures, the scene was cleared, and employees and citizens with appointments were allowed to return to the building.
No further health issues have been reported among the staff or visitors.
Authorities are advising the public to avoid the area while the investigation is ongoing, in order to ensure the safety of those involved and the community.
So far, no additional details have been disclosed regarding the nature of the substance contained in the package or the identity of the detainee.
The investigation is ongoing under the jurisdiction of the relevant federal agencies.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Incident at the ICE Office in Miramar, Florida
What happened at the ICE office in Miramar, Florida?
At the ICE office in Miramar, a suspicious package containing an unknown substance was discovered, leading to a partial evacuation of the building and the intervention of emergency teams specialized in hazardous materials.
How did the authorities respond to the discovery of the suspicious package at ICE?
The authorities partially evacuated the building and deployed hazardous materials teams, including firefighters and police. The situation was brought under control, and no immediate threats to public safety were reported.
What is known about the substance found in the suspicious package at the ICE office?
So far, the composition of the powder substance found in the package has not been determined, and the investigation is ongoing under the relevant federal agencies.
What impact do ICE operations have on the community in Florida?
The operations of ICE have generated concern and fear among the immigrant community in Florida, negatively impacting local businesses due to the fear of deportations. The raids are affecting both workers and customers, which has decreased economic activity in certain areas.
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