US: Man arrested with 'unauthorised' ID to Biden's inauguration and loaded gun

Police officials in Washington DC arrested a man who was trying to pass through a Capitol police checkpoint carrying fake inaugural credentials and a loaded handgun with more than 509 rounds of ammunition. arrest comes amid a period of heightened threats to American President-elect Joe Biden, scheduled to swear in on January 20. Previously, FBI had warned of violent riots by Trump Supporters which prompted Biden to reschedule rehearsals of his swearing in ceremony.

According to Guardian, man was identified as Wesley Allen Beeler who resided in Virginia. Beeler was caught driving a pickup truck with several firearm-related bumper stickers including one which read, "If y come for your guns Give 'Em your bullets first". As per court papers, he showed "unauthorised inauguration credential" when asked by officials at a Capitol police checkpoint on Friday, January 15 evening (local time).

'Was carrying 509 rounds' 

When asked by cops, Beeler admitted that he was carrying a Glock semi-automatic pistol in centre armrest. Police found that gun was loaded with a high-capacity magazine and 17 rounds of ammunition and was ready to fire. Beeler was presented for a trial in DC Superior Court on January 16 (local time) wherein he was charged with five crimes including possessing a weapon without appropriate registration. He is w released but t allowed to return to American capital unless it is to meet his lawyer or appears in court.

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Meanwhile, a rehearsal for president-elect’s inauguration scheduled for January 17 has been postponed over security concerns, Politico reported citing two people with kwledge of decision. rehearsal which usually draws crowds to American capital is w scheduled to be held on following day that is January 18. While Presidential inaugural committee has declined to comment on changes.

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Biden will be sworn in as 46th President. While Kamala Harris will and will swear in as Vice President of America on January 20 in Washington. ceremony is expected to be attended by former US President George W Bush, incumbent Vice President Mike Pence amongst ors.

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