Authorities investigate suspicious package near the White House
January 10th, 2011 - 1:05 am ICT by BNO NewsWASHINGTON, D.C. (BNO NEWS) — Authorities on early Sunday afternoon are investigating a suspicious package which was found in a park near the White House in Washington, D.C., officials said.
A spokesperson for the D.C. Fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) said the suspicious package was found in Lafayette Park, just behind the White House. Hazmat crews along with the U.S. Secret Service and other agencies are investigating the incident.
The White House has not been evacuated.
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