US White House News: There was a stir in the West Wing of the White House after suspicious substances were found late on Sunday night. The officials investigated in a hurry. Initial investigation has revealed that the powder is cocaine. After this, the White House was evacuated and temporarily closed.
When cocaine was recovered in the White House, US President Joe Biden was absent. At that time, the President was in ‘Camp David’. Biden and his family left for Camp David on Friday and returned to the White House on Tuesday. Two law enforcement officers gave this information on Tuesday.
White Powder Found In West Wing
Regarding this incident, officials said that the agents of the Intelligence Service were conducting a routine investigation on Sunday when they found white powder in the West Wing. During the preliminary investigation, this substance was found to be cocaine. However, it has not been found in any office of the West Wing. Instead, it was lying on the floor. Significantly, let us tell you that the West Wing is connected to the executive mansion where President Joe Biden lives.
Cocaine Testing
The fire department was the first to be called after white powder was found in the White House, considered the safest place in the world. After which, he was asked to check whether it was dangerous. However, it soon became clear that it was cocaine. Now the officials are probing how the powder got into the White House, and its cause and method are being probed.
According to the Associated Press report, the incident occurred on Sunday night at around quarter to nine. After the cocaine was found, the White House was closed for a while, but it was soon reopened.
