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Explosive Device Found Near ICE Office, Evacuations Ordered
15 Jun
Summary
- A live explosive device was discovered in Brooklyn Heights.
- Multiple nearby buildings were evacuated as a precaution.
- The FBI and ATF are leading the investigation into the incident.

A live explosive device was discovered Monday inside an office complex in Brooklyn Heights, Ohio. The discovery led to the evacuation of at least seven nearby buildings as a safety measure. The complex houses various government operations, including a Homeland Security office that functions as a satellite for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) under the Detroit Field Office. Other agencies present include the Office of the Principal Legal Advisor and ICE's bond acceptance facilities.
Authorities were alerted to a suspicious package containing the explosive device. In response, the scene was secured, and surrounding areas were evacuated. Federal agencies, including the FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), have taken the lead in investigating the incident. No injuries have been reported in connection with the discovery.