MIRAMAR, FLA. (WSVN) - One person was arrested after they reportedly brought a suspicious package to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement office in Miramar.
The incident was reported along the 2800 block of Southwest 145th Avenue, at around 8 a.m. on Thursday, prompting a swift response from Miramar Fire Rescue and hazmat teams.
“Package at 2805 Southwest 145th Avenue at the ICE Office,” said someone in police scanner chatter.
Staff were forced to evacuate along with the people who were inside the building for their appointments.
As teams prepared to enter the building, they were seen putting on hazmat suits that are meant to protect them from the suspicious substance.
7News spoke to a male witness in Spanish, who said he saw an employee get dizzy and faint just before officials responded to the scene.
Anna Pareda, who was waiting for an appointment, described what she saw.
“When we came, we saw a bunch of police and fire rescue,” she said.
Others nearby also saw a big law enforcement presence.
“Every police, rescue, everything,” said Diren Perdomo.
The staffer, who reportedly started feeling ill after coming in contact with the package, was rolled out of the building on a stretcher. Paramedics assessed him at the scene, and he did not require transportation to a hospital.
The scene has since been cleared, and people have been allowed to reenter the building.
The items recovered from the scene were taken as evidence as part of the investigation.
Two people were hospitalized with injuries that were not life-threatening. Officials said one was for diabetes, and the other one was for anxiety and asthma.
Being that immigration has been top of mind since President Donald Trump returned to office, agents will certainly investigate whether or not that was a motive behind this incident.
“I feel worried and a little nervous,” said Pareda.
At this time, officials said, there is no immediate threat to public safety.
Details of what was inside the package or who left it there remain unclear.
According to Miramar Police, this is now being investigated by Homeland Security, the Drug Enforcement Administration and the FBI.
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