Streets in East Harlem have been shut down after a confirmed pipe bomb was discovered. The New York Police Department (NYPD) bomb squad has been deployed to the scene, where they are working to safely disable the explosive device, which was found with attached hairspray bottles.
Numerous law enforcement officers and other authorities, including the bomb squad, are on the scene. Police are urging people to avoid the area as they establish a secure perimeter. Nearby buildings have been evacuated as a precautionary measure, and emergency services are on standby.
Traffic in the vicinity has been diverted, and authorities are investigating the origins of the device. Patrols in the surrounding areas have been increased to ensure public safety.
