Pipe Bomb, White Powder Addressed to Former CIA Director John Brennan Sent to CNN in N.Y.

Officials in New York are calling the delivery of a pipe bomb to CNN an “act of terror” and have increased the police presence across the city as a precaution.

Law enforcement officials said a suspicious package that prompted an evacuation of CNN’s offices in New York City Wednesday morning is believed to contain a pipe bomb.

The officials said the CNN bomb was crude but operational and was addressed to former CIA Director John Brennan, who appears on air on other broadcast and cable outlets. Officials also found an envelope containing white powder in the package and are currently investigating it.

Read more at WJLA

UPDATE: NYPD says the suspected pipe bomb sent to CNN appeared to be live https://t.co/uiAE2VdumG pic.twitter.com/OjOZ4KLM0S

— ABC 7 News – WJLA (@ABC7News) October 24, 2018

Homeland Security Today

The Government Technology & Services Coalition's Homeland Security Today (HSToday) is the premier news and information resource for the homeland security community, dedicated to elevating the discussions and insights that can support a safe and secure nation. A non-profit magazine and media platform, HSToday provides readers with the whole story, placing facts and comments in context to inform debate and drive realistic solutions to some of the nation’s most vexing security challenges.

See Full Bio