A SUSPICIOUS package has been detected at the Supreme Court in Washington DC, prompting road closures and warnings to avoid the area.
The US Capitol Police are responding to the situation, which was initially reported just before 5pm local time.
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Staff and personnel are directed to avoid the area at this time.
Multiple street closures are in effect while the Capitol Police investigate.
First Street between Constitution Avenue NE and East Capitol Street, Maryland Avenue between First and Second Streets NE, and Constitution Avenue between First Street NW and Second Streets NE are all closed.
The US Capitol Police did not immediately respond to The Sun’s request for comment.
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