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Man arrested at US Capitol with torch, flare gun, Capitol police say

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Capitol Police on Tuesday arrested a man at the visitors center who smelled like fuel and was carrying a torch and a flare gun, police said in a statement.

The Capitol Visitor Center was closed while they investigated, U.S. Capitol Police said.

Tuesday, Nov. 5 is Election Day in the United States.

(Reporting by Doina Chiacu; Editing by Chris Reese)

Disclaimer: This report is auto generated from the Reuters news service. ThePrint holds no responsibilty for its content.

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