Local media said the authorities were planning to raise the height of the White House fence. A man was arrested and charged with unlawful entry after dropping a backpack near the White House last week. Los Angeles Airport (LAX) Police responded after a suspicious package was identified. Press secretary Sarah Sanders reacts on 'Fox & Friends' as the number of suspicious packages addressed to political figures continues to. It was the second time for the White House to be placed on lockdown in less than a week. White House on suspicious packages: Media has role to play. Reporters at the White House were ushered into the briefing room a short time after 11 a.m., but they were not given any information.Ībout one hour later, the Secret Service said the area was safe and the lockdown and road closures were lifted.
According to a scanner, the suspicious item was given the all-clear 30 minutes later. Some reports claimed that it was a vehicle that was being investigated by officials. Secret Service said they were investigating the package located on Pennsylvania Avenue in front of the White House, closing pedestrian traffic in nearby streets and Lafayette Square opposite the White House. Lafayette Square, where the package was reportedly found, is just 0.1 miles from the White House. WASHINGTON, June 24 (Xinhua) - The White House lockdown was lifted about one hour after a suspicious package was found outside the gate on Monday, and streets nearby were also reopened, the authorities said.Īt about 11:30 a.m.
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