Overview
- The package, discovered around 8 a.m. in the court’s mailroom, contained multiple vials, with two testing positive for a homemade explosive substance, officials said.
- The State Courts Building and several nearby state offices were cleared as a precaution, with staff directed to work remotely during law enforcement sweeps.
- Explosives technicians placed the parcel in a containment unit and transported it for disposal, and the courthouse was cleared for reentry by mid-afternoon with no injuries reported.
- Arizona’s Department of Public Safety is leading the investigation with assistance from ATF Phoenix and Phoenix police, and no suspects have been identified.
- Local reports noted the parcel bore no return label, and court operations were expected to resume on Tuesday following the temporary disruption.