'We all know who it belongs to': Netizens speculate after cocaine found at Capitol Police headquarters prompts investigation

WASHINGTON, DC: Capitol Police are grappling with an unexpected and concerning discovery as a small bag containing white powder, later identified as cocaine, was found in their headquarters.

The incident, which occurred on Wednesday, May 15, has sparked an internal investigation into how the illicit substance made its way into a sensitive area just steps away from the chambers of Congress.

Location and circumstances of cocaine find

The discovery took place in the Capitol Police headquarters, a mere ten-minute walk from where the House and Senate convene. Officials revealed that the one-inch by one-inch zip-lock baggie containing the suspicious powder was spotted on the floor of a hallway near offices dedicated to Crime Scene, Intel, and Reports Processing.

"The hallway is on the second floor in an area that has been a staging spot for furniture and supplies," stated Capitol Police. “The area is heavily trafficked by various contractors and employees.”

An officer stumbled upon the bag shortly before 1 pm and conducted a field test, which confirmed the substance as cocaine. Capitol Police's Investigations Division has since taken charge of the matter, launching a thorough probe that includes scouring for DNA evidence to identify the individual responsible for its placement.

The headquarters of the Capitol Police sits prominently on D Street Northeast, adjacent to two Senate office buildings and within proximity to Union Station, further amplifying concerns over the breach of security, the New York Post reported.

This recent incident bears an eerie resemblance to a similar occurrence just over ten months ago, when cocaine was unexpectedly discovered within the White House premises. Last July, Secret Service agents unearthed a small bag of white powder in a West Wing storage locker, triggering a meticulous 11-day investigation.

"The White House complex went into a precautionary closure as officers from the Secret Service Uniformed Division investigated an unknown item found inside a work area," the US Secret Service said in a statement to Fox News at the time.

"The DC Fire Department was called to evaluate and quickly determined the item to be non-hazardous. The item was sent for further evaluation and an investigation into the cause and manner of how it entered the White House is pending," the statement added.

Despite the extensive efforts, the Secret Service failed to name a suspect, citing "a lack of physical evidence" as the primary hindrance. The absence of fingerprints and insufficient DNA samples thwarted any conclusive findings, leaving the case unresolved.

Hunter Biden targeted on social media

Social media platforms buzzed with speculation following the latest discovery, with some unfoundedly pinning the blame on President Joe Biden's son, Hunter Biden.

"Damn. Are there any federal buildings that Hunter doesn’t visit on the regular?" one posted on X.

"Again? Didn’t this just happen? Hunter out here doing key bumps," another chimed in.

"They let the last offender off the hook. This admin is a flipping disaster," someone else fumed.

"Ya know if they really do work for us the people then we should be able to request piss tests and figure it right out," a comment read.

"We all know who it belongs to, and it's nothing more than a distraction. They wouldn't allow us to know unless they wanted us to focus on it," another offered.

Hunter Biden pleaded not guilty to charges of allegedly providing false information about his drug use in October 2018 when purchasing a firearm, which he held for a brief period of 11 days. He has openly admitted to battling addiction to crack cocaine during that timeframe. Despite this acknowledgment, his lawyers claim that he did not violate any laws.

The first son has since asserted his commitment to sobriety, stating that he has stopped using drugs and is actively working toward transforming his life, per the Associated Press.

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