Controlled Explosion Near US Embassy in London after Suspicious Package Found
Police in London conducted a controlled explosion on Friday morning, November 22, 2024, after a suspicious package was discovered outside the US Embassy in Nine Elms. The Metropolitan Police cordoned off the area, including the closure of Ponton Road, while they assessed the situation, which triggered widespread speculation online.
Witnesses reported hearing a loud bang as officers executed the controlled detonation, confirming that this was the source of the noise that many in the vicinity experienced. In the immediate aftermath, the embassy was locked down, affecting individuals there for visa and passport appointments.
The police later indicated that initial investigations suggested the suspicious package was a hoax device. Following the controlled explosion, the US Embassy resumed normal operations later that day, although all public appointments scheduled for November 22 were cancelled.
The US Embassy, which relocated to its current location in Nine Elms in 2018, features a purpose-built glass structure with enhanced security measures, including a moat. Authorities continue to investigate the origins of the package, but as of now, there is no evidence linking the incident to terrorism.
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