The Secret Service discovered a white powdery substance during a routine search of the White House visitor area. Authorities temporarily sealed off the area.
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On July 5, US officials said they discovered cocaine in an area often used by visitors in the White House.
At the time of the incident on July 2, President Joe Biden and his family were not present at the White House.
The Secret Service discovered a white powdery substance during a routine search of the White House visitor area. Authorities temporarily sealed off the area.
The alert was later lifted when technicians analyzed the powder and determined it was cocaine. The Secret Service confirmed the discovery and said it was investigating.
White House spokeswoman Karine Jean-Pierre said the cocaine was found in a high-traffic visitor area. The tours took place over the weekend.
The cocaine was allegedly kept in a locked drawer where visitors are required to store their cell phones before entering sensitive areas of the White House.
According to a White House spokesman, at the time of the incident, President Biden and his family were at the Camp David resort.
The West Wing is the area that contains the Oval Office and the offices of some of the President's aides and staff.
According to VNA