A person was taken into custody after attempting to enter the US Capitol carrying a torch and flare gun.

Police have apprehended a man who was trying to enter the Capitol Visitor Centre in Washington DC while carrying weapons. The man was stopped during the security screening process when officers noticed a strong smell of fuel coming from him. After conducting a thorough search, authorities discovered that he had a flare gun and a torch in his possession.

As a result of this incident, public tours at the Capitol have been cancelled for the rest of the day, as law enforcement officials investigate the situation. This incident occurs at a time when authorities are on high alert for potential security threats in and around the nation's capital, and have increased patrols in areas such as downtown and near the White House, especially with Election Day just around the corner.

In anticipation of any possible violence, many businesses and shops have boarded up their storefronts, and federal agencies are working together to prevent any potential harm. This heightened state of alert is reminiscent of the events that unfolded four years ago when a group of Trump supporters attacked the US Capitol.

Former Pentagon operative and White House adviser Tony Shaffer commented on the situation, saying, "In Washington, you can't walk down the street without coming across some form of law enforcement officials. This is a major concern, which is why we are witnessing a united effort from federal agencies to secure the city, regardless of the election outcome."

Meanwhile, as the US election draws near, there have been reports of bomb threats in several states, resulting in the brief closure of two polling places in Fulton County, Georgia. According to Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, the state has managed to thwart some of these threats believed to have originated from Russia.

In Fulton County, officials received multiple calls, prompting them to take necessary precautions. Officials continue to warn about the unprecedented level of foreign influence and disinformation, which they believe will persist even after Election Day.

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