Bomb squad deployed to Russian Embassy in Washington after suspect abandons two suitcases

A woman abandoned two suitcases at the Russian Embassy in Washington resulting in the bomb squad and other emergency services being deployed.

An unidentified woman left two suitcases at the Russian embassy in Washington this Monday, April 24 before fleeing the scene fled. US Secret Servicemen, explosives experts and other emergency services personnel were all deployed to the consulate, as reported to TASS by the Russian diplomatic mission in the United States.

“At 12:43 local time (19:43 Moscow time), a middle-aged Asian woman left two suitcases at the main gate of the embassy on Wisconsin Avenue. She stayed near them for about eight minutes, then calmly left the place, leaving the suitcases behind”, the diplomatic mission revealed. Movement along the streets in the vicinity of the building is currently limited.

“We immediately called the US Secret Service about this. They were given information from CCTV cameras that recorded the external data of this woman. They are now carrying out urgent search activities. In addition, bomb experts have been called, who will now examine these suitcases for the presence of explosive devices”, the embassy added.

As reported by the Baza Telegram channel, accompanied by video footage from the scene: “Two suitcases were left outside the Russian embassy in the US by an unidentified woman. The street has been cordoned off. Explosive technicians are examining the suitcases”.

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