Man Arrested at Capitol with Torch and Flare Gun Raises Security Concerns
TL;DR
A man was arrested at the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center after being found with a torch and flare gun during a security screening. The incident led to the cancellation of public tours for the day. Authorities are on high alert for security threats in Washington, D.C., especially around Election Day, following the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack.
- Man arrested when trying to enter U.S. Capitol with a torch and flare gun, police say PBS NewsHour
- Man who 'smelled like fuel' arrested with torch, flare gun at US Capitol Visitor's Center WUSA9.com
- Election Day arrest at Capitol inflames Congress' safety fears Axios
- Man with blowtorch, manifesto arrested at Capitol visitor center: officials FOX 5 DC
- Man stopped entering U.S. Capitol building with torch lighter and fuel USA TODAY
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