By MIKE BALSAMO
U.S. Capitol Police accidental the antheral was stopped Tuesday during a information screening astatine the Capitol Visitor Center. Authorities accidental helium smelled of substance and was carrying the flare weapon and torch.
Officials person canceled nationalist tours of the Capitol for the remainder of the day.
Police accidental they are inactive investigating.
The apprehension comes arsenic authorities are connected heightened alert for information issues astir the nation’s superior and person accrued patrols successful areas downtown and adjacent the White House astir Election Day. Nearly 4 years ago, a mob of Donald Trump’s supporters attacked the U.S. Capitol connected Jan. 6, 2021.