Security forces have detained two men after they emerged from a manhole close to the area where world leaders are gathered for the United Nations General Assembly. The incident follows a recent increase in similar unauthorized entries in the city, raising concerns about security protocols during the high-profile event. Authorities have not yet disclosed further details about the circumstances or the individuals involved.
The authorities said that the men had slinked out of a manhole near where world leaders were staying for the U.N. General Assembly. The arrests come amid a surge of similar incidents in the city.