Two Secret Service Uniformed Division agents have been hospitalized after being exposed to a white “powdery substance” during a traffic stop in Washington, D.C.
Anthony Guglielmi, Secret Service’s Chief of Communications, said:
“Shortly before 11 am, Secret Service Uniformed Division made a traffic stop in the 1700 Blk of New York Avenue.
“During the stop, officers came in contact with a powdery substance believed to be suspected narcotics.
“1 individual taken into custody & officers are being evaluated.”
The incident occurred 2 miles from the U.S. Naval Observatory, which is where Vice President Kamala Harris lives.
One individual was taken into custody.
CBS reporter Nicole Sganga said:
“Two U.S. Secret Service officers were transported to the hospital after exposure to a horse tranquilizer.
“Officers were performing a routine traffic stop and detained an individual with an extradition warrant when they came into contact with the white powder, ID’d by DC Hazmat.”
Shortly before 11am, Secret Service Uniformed Division made a traffic stop in the 1700 Blk of New York Avenue. During the stop, officers came in contact with a powdery substance believed to be suspected narcotics. 1 individual taken into custody & officers are being evaluated pic.twitter.com/9rP3wxIz8r
— Anthony Guglielmi (@SecretSvcSpox) October 11, 2022
