Suspicious Package Temporarly Disrupts Traffic Going Into The Pengaton Lot

ARLINGTON, VA — Commuters traveling in the area of the Pentagon Tuesday morning encountered delays as police investigated and rendered a suspicious package safe near the Pentagon Transit Center, according to posts on the Pentagon Force Protection Agency's official Twitter account.

PFPA officers on routine patrol in the South parking lot of the Pentagon spotted a suspicious object. Traffic to the area was immediately blocked to allow PFPA's Hazardous Device Unit to investigate.

HDU rendered the device safe around 6:50 a.m. and the all clear was given at 7:35 a.m, account to the PFPA.

Traffic resumed access to the parking and the Pentagon. Police say there is no longer a threat to the Pentagon or the surrounding area, according to a report from ABC7 News.

PFPA Hazardous Device Unit responded and the object was rendered safely at about 6:50 a.m.
The all clear was given at 7:35 a.m. and traffic is now open. There is no threat to the Pentagon and surrounding area. The incident is under further investigation.
— Pentagon Force Protection Agency (Official) (@PFPAOfficial) October 12, 2021

@PFPAOfficial confirms it was a suspicious package in the South parking lot that caused the traffic and security issues today. The package was rendered safe. No further threat to the Pentagon reservation. Investigation underway. https://t.co/SnPwJaTV8h
— JJ Green (@NATSEC09) October 12, 2021

ICYMI: Police activity has stifled commuter travel into the Pentagon, expect delays and follow police direction #Arlington #VaTraffic #DCTraffic

Traffic🔗 https://t.co/nb3VFR1abs
Listen 🔗 https://t.co/KpJlqpKxN7 pic.twitter.com/mD014TyFMU
— WTOP Traffic (@WTOPtraffic) October 12, 2021