The headquarters of the U.S. Capitol Police is currently under investigation following the discovery of cocaine inside the premises. The incident involves a small baggie containing white powder, which was found on the second-floor hallway floor near various offices. This discovery has prompted a thorough examination by the authorities.
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“The small bag was found on the floor of a hallway inside USCP headquarters. The hallway is on the second floor in an area that has been a staging spot for furniture and supplies,” Capitol Police said in a statement. “The area is heavily trafficked by various contractors and employees. It is also near offices such as Prisoner Processing, Crime Scene, Intel and Reports Processing.”
The contents of the baggie were confirmed to be cocaine after being discovered on Wednesday afternoon by a Capitol Police officer.
“The baggie was found in the middle of the floor just before 1:00 p.m. by an officer, who immediately reported it to a supervisor. The residue was field tested and came back positive for cocaine,” the statement added. “The USCP Investigations Division has opened an investigation, which will include further testing, including DNA testing of the baggie. We will provide more information when it becomes available.”