BREAKING: RNC headquarters in DC 'on lockdown' | Hazmat on scene after ‘vials of blood' reportedly sent in package
[NYPost] RNC headquarters in DC on lockdown after ‘vials of blood' reportedly sent in package
The headquarters of the Republican National Committee were put on lockdown Wednesday morning.
It was unclear exactly what caused the security alert, but one source told The Post: “It sounds like vials of blood were sent in a package and something broke open.”
There were no immediate reports of any injuries.
A hazmat unit was on site at the Capitol Hill building.
OP article [updated]
The Republican headquarters in Washington DC is reportedly locked down with a Hazmat team on scene after several vials of blood were sent to it.
NBC correspondent Dasha Burns reported 'vials of blood' had been sent and the building was locked down 'until further notice'.
U.S. Capitol Police told politicians' offices in Congress that they are investigating a 'suspicious substance' at the address of the Republican National Committee, Axios reported.
A notice issued by the police said: 'Staff and other personnel are directed to AVOID THIS AREA until further notice.'
The bomb squad was also at the scene.
The suspicious package was later cleared.
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