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International
Bomb scare at UN General Assembly site in New York neutralized, package found harmless
✍️ Asianet Newsable
🗓 23 Sep 2026, 07:32 AM
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A suspicious package discovered near the United Nations General Assembly venue in New York was examined by authorities and declared safe, with no explosive threat identified.
New York police and United Nations security personnel responded to a report of a suspicious package outside the United Nations General Assembly complex on Tuesday. The item, found near the main entrance of the UN headquarters, prompted an immediate evacuation of nearby workspaces and a temporary lockdown of the area while bomb disposal experts assessed the threat.
A specialized NYPD bomb squad examined the package on site and concluded that it contained no explosive material or hazardous components. Officials described the object as benign, and after a thorough sweep the zone was declared safe for re‑entry.
The swift coordination between city law‑enforcement agencies and UN security helped prevent any disruption to the ongoing diplomatic sessions. No injuries were reported, and the General Assembly proceedings continued as scheduled.
A specialized NYPD bomb squad examined the package on site and concluded that it contained no explosive material or hazardous components. Officials described the object as benign, and after a thorough sweep the zone was declared safe for re‑entry.
The swift coordination between city law‑enforcement agencies and UN security helped prevent any disruption to the ongoing diplomatic sessions. No injuries were reported, and the General Assembly proceedings continued as scheduled.