Police arrest man trying to enter US Capitol with torch, flare gun
Briefly

U.S. Capitol Police reported the arrest of a man who triggered security alarms at the Capitol Visitor Center, leading to an immediate cancellation of public tours.
The man, carrying a flare gun and torch, raised concerns due to his odor of fuel, prompting heightened security measures and ongoing investigations.
In light of recent political tensions surrounding Election Day, Capitol authorities are intensifying their security patrols to prevent any possible incidents.
The incident stirs memories of the January 6 Capitol riot, highlighting the ongoing need for vigilance in protecting the nation's capital.
Read at www.capitalgazette.com
[
|
]