Venezuelan national arrested near White House with multiple firearms

A 30-year-old Venezuelan national has been taken into custody by US Secret Service agents following the discovery of multiple firearms near the White House, according to law enforcement officials. The suspect was apprehended after authorities conducted a search of a pickup truck flagged as suspicious in the vicinity of the presidential residence.

Agents recovered an AR-15 rifle, a MAC-10 machine pistol, and a Glock handgun from the vehicle during the search operation. The discovery prompted an immediate law enforcement response as the cache of weapons raised immediate security concerns.

During questioning, the suspect told officers that he had been experiencing auditory hallucinations instructing him to travel to Washington and kill President Trump. The individual's statements, combined with the weapons found, led authorities to place him under arrest. Officials did not immediately disclose additional details about the suspect's background or mental health status.

The incident underscores ongoing security challenges faced by the Secret Service in protecting the nation's capital and senior government officials. The agency continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the suspect's presence near the White House and the source of the weapons.