"US Capitol Police Headquarters Evacuated and Cleared After Suspicious Vehicle Investigation"
TL;DR
The U.S. Capitol Police evacuated their headquarters in Washington, D.C., due to a suspicious vehicle that did not follow security protocols for entering the U.S. Capitol Complex. A police dog showed interest in the vehicle, and a suitcase was seen on top of plastic wrap in the truck's bed. After an investigation by the Capitol Police's Hazardous Devices section, no hazardous materials were found, and the driver was interviewed and released. The vehicle and its contents were cleared, and the evacuation was lifted.
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