The U.S. Capitol Visitors Center was closed Tuesday afternoon after a man showed up allegedly smelling like fuel while carrying potential incendiary devices.
“Our officers just arrested a man who was stopped during our screening process at the Capitol Visitor Center (CVC),” the Capitol Police said in a statement posted to X.
“The man smelled like fuel, had a torch and a flare gun. The CVC is closed for tours for the day while we investigate,” they continued. “We will provide more information when we can.”
Congress is not in session, although there is a meeting involving a few members scheduled for the House of Representatives at 5 p.m….