Capitol Police probe bag with cocaine residue at HQ
U.S. Capitol Police investigate bag with cocaine residue found in headquarters. The small Ziploc bag was discovered in a heavily trafficked area and tested positive for cocaine. Further testing and DNA analysis are planned, with updates to follow. The agency aims to uncover more details as the investigation progresses. U.S. Capitol Police are investigating a Ziploc bag with cocaine residue found in a busy area. The bag tested positive for cocaine, prompting additional tests and DNA analysis. Updates on the investigation will be provided as more information becomes available.
The U.S. Capitol Police is investigating a bag that was found inside the agency’s headquarters that contains cocaine residue, officials announced on Wednesday.
The 1-inch-by-1-inch Ziploc bag was found on the hallway floor in an area that has been used as a staging area for furniture and supplies, according to Capitol Police. The area is “heavily trafficked” by contractors and other employees, housing departments such as prisoner processing, crime scene, intelligence, and reports processing.
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The bag was found just before 1 p.m. on Wednesday and was “immediately reported” to a Capitol Police supervisor. The bag was then tested and returned positive for cocaine.
It’s unclear whether Capitol Police officials have identified a suspect, but the agency said it would conduct further testing of the residue and DNA tests on the bag. The agency will provide more information “when it becomes available,” officials said.
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