Bag of cocaine found in Capitol Police offices
The United States Capitol Police (USCP) announced today that an internal investigation has been launched after discovering a bag containing traces of cocaine on its premises. The discovery occurred in a hallway of the USCP headquarters, specifically in an area intended for the storage of furniture and supplies. This area is frequented by employees, contractors and cleaning staff.
Discovery and analysis of the cocaine bag
A Capitol Police officer found the bag shortly before 1:00 p.m. local time (17:00 GMT) and immediately informed his superior. After analyzing the contents and confirming that it was cocaine, the corresponding investigation began, which will include a DNA test on the bag. It should be noted that the mission of the Capitol Police is to guarantee the safety of both congressmen and visitors to the Capitol, where the Senate and House of Representatives are located.
Background of similar findings
This is not the first incident in which cocaine was found in an institutional building in the United States. In July of last year, the White House was the protagonist of a similar discovery. On that occasion, the cocaine was found in a busy area of the building while President Joe Biden and his family were outside the official residence. The Secret Service, in charge of White House security, carried out the corresponding investigations, but was unable to identify the owner of the drug due to a lack of physical evidence.
Reactions and controversy
The discovery of the bag of cocaine in the Capitol has generated various reactions and controversies. In the past, similar incidents have been used by some political sectors to attack sitting presidents. In this case, some critics have taken advantage of the situation to question the suitability of the Bidens to live in the White House. However, it is important to remain impartial and not take sides in these discussions.