Capitol security-personnel detected a threat when an un-named person (who had a strong fuel odor) tried entering the buildings visitor-center today
The suspect — caught during standard screening procedures — carried items that raised immediate red-flags: a hand-held torch and flare-gun. Security staff acted fast; stopping the individual before they could move past the check-point
The U.S Capitol Police made quick decisions to handle the situation: they closed down the visitor-center for tours‚ started looking into the case and didnt share the suspects name yet. This shows how the screening-process works to catch possible threats
The incident happens as election-time security measures are extra-tight across government buildings; many places have double-checked their safety rules. The Capitol complex — which sees thousands of visitors each day — keeps using its multi-layer security system to protect everyone inside