An incendiary device went off outside a federal building in Lower Manhattan Monday morning and a suspect has been taken into custody, police sources said.
The incident happened outside 26 Federal Plaza, a building that houses dozens of agencies including the FBI, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.Â
Preliminary information indicates fireworks in a garbage can exploded, senior security sources told CBS News. The fire department responded to put out flames, and a man was taken into custody.Â
The sources said an initial review found no shots were fired. Â
CBS News New York
Video from the scene showed heavy smoke in front of the building and law enforcement arresting a man.Â
Police said people should expect traffic delays, mass transit disruptions and road closures near Worth Street and Lafayette Street. They are urging people to avoid the area.Â
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.Â

