In a strange turn of events, the Secret Service has closed its investigation into the discovery of a small bag of cocaine at the White House, but remains unable to identify a suspect, leaving authorities and the public searching for answers .
Despite reviewing extensive visitor records and examining surveillance footage of countless people who entered the West Wing, the investigation has reportedly hit a dead end, leaving the source of the illicit substance shrouded in mystery The puzzling incident has raised concerns about security protocols inside one of the world’s most heavily guarded places, as the Secret Service grapples with the perplexing question of how the contraband got into the heart of America’s seat of power .
The investigation was concluded by the Secret Service, but no suspects have been identified, CNN reports.
In their efforts to solve the case, Secret Service officials say they meticulously examined visitor records and surveillance footage of numerous people who had entered the West Wing in the days leading up to the discovery. Despite these efforts, they were unable to identify a suspect, one of the sources said.
Additionally, investigators were unable to determine the exact time or day the bag was left in the west wing cubicle near the lower level entrance where it was eventually found.
The White House narrative, according to the second source, is that one of the many visitors who toured the West Wing that weekend, leaving their phones in cubbies as per tour instructions, may have inadvertently left the bag .
Last week, the White House peddled a third version of the cocaine story, this time implying it was in an area near the “Situation Room,” located near Vice President Kamala Harris’ car.
The bag containing cocaine was discovered in one of the bins located near the entrance to the ground floor of the west wing. These cubbies are used by visitors during staff-led tours of the White House as a place to store their phones. They are also used by staff members who are prohibited from taking their phones into the Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF), where classified materials are handled. It is worth noting that the Situation Room, located nearby, has been out of use for a few months due to ongoing renovations.
Last week, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said the Secret Service would thoroughly investigate the incident and uncover the truth.
The presence of a powdery substance discovered by Secret Service personnel during routine rounds of the building prompted a temporary evacuation as a precaution, the Secret Service said.
When asked about the incident, Biden spokesman Andrew Bates declined to rule out Hunter Biden as a possible suspect.
Unusually, Bates cited a possible violation of the Hatch Act as a defense, which allegedly means that talking about it further could have implications for the next election.
A Politico report on Wednesday, however, said the cocaine was found in the West Executive basement entrance in the West Wing, adding that a law enforcement official said it was “unlikely ” may the suspect ever be found.
But many questions remain, including conflicting reports based on a White House dispatch call on Sunday that cocaine was found in the executive mansion library, where the president’s son, Hunter Biden, had access.
The rumors were further fueled when a video emerged from the 4th of July weekend showing Hunter Biden acting extremely unusual, leading to speculation that he may have taken drugs.
As Hunter Biden walks away, Joe and Jill look concerned, but ultimately ignore it. pic.twitter.com/ZwjxcVbVk8
— Big Fish (@BigFish3000) July 5, 2023
On Tuesday, according to two officials familiar with the matter and an audio recording of a dispatch from a D.C. fire crew, preliminary evidence indicated that the white powder discovered was cocaine.
Miranda Devine of the New York Post reported that the cocaine was found in the library of the executive mansion, according to the dispatch call.
Ari Fleischer, a former White House press secretary, noted that since he was inside the executive mansion, Hunter Biden is likely.
“You’ve got to be kidding me,” he said. “Cocaine was found at the WH, and authorities aren’t saying exactly where it was found. If it’s the old executive office building, it’s likely personal. If it’s the mansion, it’s likely Hunter. The journalists do your job.”
Hunter Biden is reportedly drug-free, but has not been tested for cocaine to clear his name as a suspect.
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