Man arrested at US Capitol with torch, flare gun, Capitol police say


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  • Wednesday, 06 Nov 2024

The inaugural platform is seen under construction in front of the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, US, October 31, 2024. REUTERS/Hannah McKay

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Capitol Police on Tuesday arrested a man at the visitors center who smelled like fuel and was carrying a torch and a flare gun, police said in a statement.

The Capitol Visitor Center was closed while they investigated, U.S. Capitol Police said.

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