In the unfolding investigation into the presence of cocaine at the White House, it has been determined that the drug was found near the area where visitors on West Wing tours are asked to leave their phones.

This information was sourced from The Washington Post and shows the seriousness of the situation.

The Secret Service is now actively working to uncover how the cocaine ended up within the confines of the White House. The discovery of the illegal substance was made on the ground floor, on a Sunday, following which it was confirmed to be cocaine after testing.

The West Wing tours, typically occurring during the night or over weekends, are guided by White House staffers. Visitors undergo a security check prior to entering the complex and are instructed to leave their phones in designated boxes before stepping into the West Wing. Officials shared with The Washington Post that the drugs were found in close proximity to these boxes.

These guided tours offer a glimpse of the ground floor and the first floor of the West Wing, including a peek inside the Oval Office, Cabinet Room, and the Roosevelt Room. Anthony Guglielmi, a spokesperson for the Secret Service, reassured the public that the discovered substance did not pose a threat. This was confirmed by the DC fire department, as reported by The Washington Post.

During the incident, President Joe Biden was away at Camp David, only returning to the White House with First Lady Jill Biden on Tuesday morning. A source close to the investigation shared that the amount of the substance discovered was small.

This event is not isolated, as previous instances of illegal drugs making their way into the White House have been reported, involving various public figures like Snoop Dogg, Erkan Mustafa, Willie Nelson, and Grace Slick.

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