ITDC India e-Press / Agencies

A young man has been arrested near the White House in Washington, DC, the capital of the United States, on allegations of threatening to assassinate President Donald Trump. US Secret Service officials found three weapons and a large number of cartridges in his car. The investigation also found that the car had been stolen. The accused has been identified as 26-year-old Ronny Yordrix Guanipa Crinos, said to be a Venezuelan citizen.

The incident took place on Thursday night, November 5. Secret Service officers approached the young man after noticing suspicious activity in a car parked on Constitution Avenue. According to officials, during questioning the accused allegedly said that voices in his head were telling him to come to Washington and kill President Trump.

Officers then searched the vehicle. An AR-15-style rifle, a MAC-10 pistol and a Glock 43X pistol were recovered from the car. Dozens of cartridges were also found. The investigation found that the vehicle was listed as stolen. Several charges have been brought against the accused, including possession of weapons, carrying a pistol and rifle without a licence, and use of a stolen vehicle. He was produced in court and is currently being held in custody. US officials described the action as important from the standpoint of presidential security. Further investigation into the case is continuing.


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