Capitol Police arrested a person near the East Plaza of the Capitol on Monday afternoon after reports of a Molotov cocktail and a knife. The arrest occurred around 3 p.m. for unlawful activities, as reported by FOX 5 DC.
A suspect was stopped at the south entrance ramp of the U.S. Capitol, but no details about their identity or the threat have been released. Officials are increasing security, though no injuries were reported, and there seems to be no immediate danger to the public or Capitol operations, as stated by WJLA.
On Monday, law enforcement responded near the Smithsonian Arts and Industries Building with several Capitol Police vehicles and bomb squad officers. This follows a recent security breach where a Massachusetts man was arrested for carrying a gun on a Capitol tour. Details about the new suspect and charges are still pending, according to ABC News.
