A suspect has been taken into custody following an explosion outside a federal building in New York City that houses U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement and other agencies.
The FBI confirmed the incident involved an "incendiary device" and stated that the individual responsible is now in police custody.
Early reports indicate the blast originated from fireworks placed inside a garbage can.
While the device caused a disturbance, authorities have not yet released details on potential injuries or structural damage to the facility.
The FBI is leading the investigation alongside local law enforcement.
The incident occurs against a backdrop of heightened security concerns in the United States.