Police have confirmed that a loud bang reported near the US Embassy was due to a controlled explosion of a suspicious package during ongoing investigations.
The US Embassy stated that the police are actively investigating the package found near their location and have closed surrounding roads for safety.
Eyewitness accounts describe a heavy police presence, with armed officers and barriers set up while members of the public were advised to stay behind.
As part of the lockdown, embassy staff and individuals attending for visa interviews were kept safe inside the US Embassy during the incident.
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