A man is in custody following an incident where he allegedly ignited an incendiary device outside a federal building housing the ICE field office in New York City.The event occurred around 8:30 a.m.on Monday at 26 Federal Plaza in Manhattan, prompting an investigation by the FBI’s New York Joint Terrorism Task Force.Authorities reported that fireworks exploded inside a garbage can, with smoke visible near the building.The suspect, who was not publicly identified, was found with airsoft rifles, a helmet, and carbon dioxide cartridges.While the motive remains unclear, the incident has drawn attention due to ongoing tensions surrounding ICE operations in New York.Protesters have frequently gathered around the building, opposing the administration’s strict immigration enforcement policies.The FBI stated that the individual had been taken into custody, and the joint task force is examining the case.

The location, which hosts multiple federal agencies including immigration courts, has become a focal point for protests against recent immigration measures.One person sustained minor injuries during the incident, according to NBC News.The event highlights the complex interplay between law enforcement actions and public dissent in the context of immigration policy.