What is document EFTA00025544?

This is a March 5, 2020 press release from the Federal Bureau of Prisons announcing the discovery of a loaded firearm and other contraband at the Metropolitan Correctional Center (MCC) in New York City.

What contraband was found at MCC New York?

Bureau of Prisons investigative teams recovered cell phones, narcotics, homemade weapons, and a loaded firearm during a comprehensive security sweep that began February 27, 2020.

Why is this MCC New York security breach significant?

MCC New York is the facility where Jeffrey Epstein died in August 2019. The discovery of a loaded firearm and extensive contraband just months later raised serious questions about ongoing security failures at the high-security federal detention center.

What triggered the security sweep at MCC New York?

On February 27, 2020, the Bureau of Prisons received 'critical information' that a firearm may have been introduced into the facility, prompting immediate modified operations and a comprehensive search.

Who was notified about the MCC New York security breach?

The Bureau of Prisons provided updates to the Office of Inspector General and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) regarding the contraband discoveries and security failures.

What is document EFTA00025544?

This is a March 5, 2020 press release from the Federal Bureau of Prisons announcing the discovery of a loaded firearm and other contraband at the Metropolitan Correctional Center (MCC) in New York City.

What contraband was found at MCC New York?

Bureau of Prisons investigative teams recovered cell phones, narcotics, homemade weapons, and a loaded firearm during a comprehensive security sweep that began February 27, 2020.

Why is this MCC New York security breach significant?

MCC New York is the facility where Jeffrey Epstein died in August 2019. The discovery of a loaded firearm and extensive contraband just months later raised serious questions about ongoing security failures at the high-security federal detention center.

What triggered the security sweep at MCC New York?

On February 27, 2020, the Bureau of Prisons received 'critical information' that a firearm may have been introduced into the facility, prompting immediate modified operations and a comprehensive search.

Who was notified about the MCC New York security breach?

The Bureau of Prisons provided updates to the Office of Inspector General and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) regarding the contraband discoveries and security failures.

EFTA00025544

Bureau of Prisons press release from March 5, 2020 regarding a security breach at Metropolitan Correctional Center (MCC) New York, where a loaded firearm was discovered.

This is an official statement from the Federal Bureau of Prisons announcing the discovery of extensive contraband at MCC New York, including cell phones, narcotics, homemade weapons, and most critically, a loaded firearm found on March 5, 2020. The facility was placed on modified operations status starting February 27, 2020 after receiving intelligence about a potential security breach. The document notes that the Office of Inspector General and FBI were notified of these findings.

Key Highlights

•Loaded firearm discovered in a housing unit at MCC New York on March 5, 2020
•Week-long comprehensive search recovered cell phones, narcotics, and homemade weapons
•Facility placed on modified operations status following February 27, 2020 intelligence tip
•Office of Inspector General and FBI were notified of the security breach
•MCC New York is the same facility where Jeffrey Epstein died in August 2019

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U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons March 5. 2020 Contact: Office of Public Affairs 202414.6551 Bureau of Prisons Statement on MCC New York On Thursday February 27th. the Bureau of Pilsen% received critical infoinvat ion that a Bream may have been introduced into the Metropolitan Correctional ('enter (MCCI New York. New York. Bureau of Parses% MOP) inmwdiaielv placed the facility on modified operations status in order to protect the public. staff and inmates until a comprehensive search could be completed. (her the past week. as a result of the security procedures and protocols put in place, the HOP investigative teams recovered numerous contraband items to include cell phones. narcotics and homemade weapons. All of these stem pose a significant threat to the safety and security of the facility as well as the public. On Thursday March 5th. BOP staff located a loaded fireann in one of the housing units. The facility will continue to remain on modified operations status to linahre starches in all areas of the facility. The BOP provided an update to the Office of Inspector General and Federal Bureau of Investigation_ The BOP is committed to the safety of staff. inmates and the public while continuing to ensure that those responsible for misconduct and criminal activity are held accountable. Requests for submissions do not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. Should an RFP be issued in the future. it will he posted publicly. Additional information about the Federal Bureau of Prisons can be found at wrx boa Mesa EFTA00025544