“An individual threw a metal object over the north fence line at the White House”, the Secret Service said in a statement after the approximately three-hour lockdown ended.
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The White House has been put on lockdown this afternoon after a suspicious package was reportedly found in the grounds.
An unidentified person – reported to be a woman – threw a container over the North Lawn fence of the White House.
The U.S. Secret Service and D.C. Fire’s Special Ops, a hazmat team, were called to the scene, determining the object had negative results and did not pose any danger.
Members of the Secret Service immediately apprehended the individual.
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Reporters were not allowed to leave the White House compound through its northwest gate and flashing lights from emergency responders could be seen nearby. Earlier in the day, he attended a Memorial Day service at Arlington National Cemetery and placed a wreath on the Tomb of the Unknowns.
