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Police Investigate Suspicious Package Outside U.S. Customs Building in San Francisco

The closure of Battery Street has prompted traffic delays as emergency teams continue their assessment and prepare to share further updates.

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Overview

  • Emergency crews responded around 11 a.m. to a suspicious package reported at 555 Battery Street, home to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection office.
  • The San Francisco Police Department has closed the 500 block of Battery Street between Washington and Jackson streets and urged the public to avoid the area.
  • Motorists have been advised to expect significant traffic delays nearby and to seek alternative routes.
  • Fire department personnel alongside the SFPD bomb squad are conducting a detailed inspection of the package at the scene.
  • Officials have released no further details and say they will provide updates as the investigation progresses.