A man was put in custody on Monday in the east square, just in front of the United States Capitol, according to the Capitol Police. The agents responded to the alert about an individual who claimed to carry a knife and a incendiary artifact.
The incident took place around 3:00 pm, when the officers carried out the arrest in an area near the southern entrance of the enclosure. Approximately a dozen vehicles of the Capitol Police were deployed, including some armored ones in response to this situation.
In addition, the presence of anti -pump squad agents was observed in the nearby Smithsonian Arts + Industries building, he reported NBC Washington.
So far, it has not been confirmed if the detainee really had a knife or a molotov cocktail. However, the investigation is still ongoing while the authorities seek to clarify the details of this incident.
This recent arrest occurs only one week after a similar event, in which a Massachusetts man was encountered a gun after participating in a guided tour of the Capitol. According to police reports, The man was arrested when leaving the Library of Congress, a fact that has raised concerns about security in the area.
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