<a href="/topics/us-capitol-police/">U.S. Capitol Police</a> said they launched an investigation Wednesday after a small bag of cocaine was found inside their command post.

Authorities said the cocaine bag was discovered around 1 p.m. Wednesday when an officer spotted it lying in the middle of a second-floor hallway.

<a href="/topics/us-capitol-police/">Capitol Police</a> said the hallway sees various contractors and employees pass through it daily.

It’s also right by the prisoner processing area, the crime scene unit and the intel processing department, police said.

<a href="/topics/us-capitol-police/">USCP</a> said an investigation will involve DNA testing.

• Matt Delaney can be reached at <a href="mailto:mdelaney@washingtontimes.com">mdelaney@washingtontimes.com</a>.

U.S. Capitol Police said they launched an investigation Wednesday after a small bag of cocaine was found inside their command post.{ai:summary}A mysterious bag of cocaine found in Capitol Police command post sparks investigation. The hallway where it was found is a high traffic area. #crime

Capitol Police find bag of cocaine at their headquarters

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