Tuesday 31 May 2016

White House on lockdown after 'suspicious package' found in grounds



The White House has been put on lockdown this afternoon after a suspicious package was reportedly found in the grounds.
Members of the US media have been told not to leave the building as the incident develops in Washington.
The north side of the White House was placed on a security lockdown, a Secret Service official said.
The partial lockdown on the Memorial Day holiday occurred while President Barack Obama was home.
Reporters were not allowed to leave the White House compound through its northwest gate and flashing lights from emergency responders could be seen nearby.
REUTERS/Yuri GripasU.S. Secret Service Counter-assault Team
U.S. Secret Service Counter-assault Team member is seen through a window of the press briefing room, standing on alert during a lock down the White House in Washington, U.S
The official said hazardous material checks were being made.
Mr Obama had visited Arlington Cemetery earlier in the day as part of the annual commemoration for armed services members.
REUTERS/Yuri GripasU.S. President Barack Obama
Barack Obama greets people as he returns to the White House after the Memorial Day observance today
Local news radio station WTOP reported that one person in custody, citing a federal law enforcement official.
This is the latest in a series of incidents that has put the White House on lockdown in recent months.

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