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Bomb Squad Clears 'Suspicious' Object Near White House
27 Jul
Summary
- Bomb squad deployed to investigate 'suspicious package' near White House
- Package located just outside security perimeter of executive mansion
- Area cordoned off and traffic restricted as specialists examined the object
On Sunday evening, a bomb squad was deployed to investigate a 'suspicious package' located near the White House. The Secret Service confirmed that the package was found just outside a security perimeter near the executive mansion, prompting authorities to cordon off the area and restrict pedestrian and vehicle traffic.
Specialists from the Metropolitan Police Department's Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) unit were called in to examine the object. After a closer investigation, the area was cleared, and roads were reopened. It remains unclear whether the package was actually dangerous.
The incident highlights the heightened security measures in place around the White House, as authorities take any potential threat seriously. While the package ultimately proved to be harmless, the swift response and precautionary measures demonstrate the vigilance of law enforcement in protecting the nation's capital.
