New details reveal White House cocaine was found in 'much more secure' area where 'normal people' can't go

The cocaine discovered at the White House was reportedly found in a "much more secure" area than previously reported.

When news of the discovery first broke, reports indicated the cocaine had been found in the White House library on the ground floor. Then, it was reported that it was discovered in the West Wing lobby, specifically a locker area where staffers and guests stow personal belongings.

But NBC News reported Thursday the cocaine was found near the West Executive entrance, which MSNBC anchor Andrea Mitchell said is a "much more secure place" not accessible to "normal people."

"It was found, by my observation, in a much more secure place — limited-access place, in that West Wing reception area," Mitchell explained. "It's still a frequently traveled place, but it's down near the Situation Room, right off Executive Drive, down below. And, normal people, average people just can’t get in there even with the entry for the northwest gate."

NBC News correspondent Kelly O'Donnell explained the area is also "where, for example, the vice president's vehicle is parked."

"The fact that it's close to the Situation Room is certainly notable," O'Donnell emphasized. "We had earlier been told that it was one level above, in, also a lobby area in the West Wing, closer to where the Oval Office is. This is down below."

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Meanwhile, O'Donnell reported the Secret Service investigation, which includes forensics, may be concluded by as early as Monday.

She also relayed that sources are cautioning as to whether the individual responsible for the cocaine will ever be found.

That assertion, which has been repeated for two days, strains credulity, because the White House is one of the most secured buildings in the world. No one enters the White House without the Secret Service knowing. Thus, reverse-engineering who traversed through the area where the cocaine was found — a basic investigative tactic — certainly would not be on the Secret Service's list of difficult tasks.

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