The White House has been placed into lockdown mode after a suspicious package was found on the grounds.
Fire trucks and a decontamination unit are reportedly on site, according to MSNBC. Emergency services are described as wearing Hazmat protective gear.
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The lockdown
of the north side of the building falls on a US public holiday - Memorial Day - and it occurred while President Barack Obama was home.
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Initial reports say that a female suspect tossed the suspicious package over the fence of the White House, and was soon detained.
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Less than two weeks ago, the White House
was locked down after a man approached the building's security staff with a firearm. He was shot and detained during the encounter.
(Cover image of White House lockdown after shooting on May 20. Credit: Alex Wong/Getty).
