A white powder was found at the White House last Sunday evening, causing panic among staff and Secret Service and even temporarily forcing the evacuation of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.
A powdery substance that was discovered at the White House on Sunday evening, prompting a temporary evacuation of the complex, has been sent for further evaluation and testing, the Secret Service says. https://t.co/ehowiVmxjn
— CNN (@CNN) July 4, 2023
The Washington Fire Department quickly responded to the scene, confirming that the white powder was not a dangerous substance.
But according to sources at CNN, it seems that the mysterious bag found in the common area of the West Wing of the White House was tested… and found to be cocaine!
Cocaine Possibly Found In White House https://t.co/9TZ6ER7R42
— TMZ (@TMZ) July 4, 2023
An investigation is now underway, according to Secret Service spokesman Anthony Guglielmi.
The substance was discovered while President Joe Biden was spending the weekend at Camp David.
So he wasn’t at the White House!