Maryland State Police preparing for armed protesters at State House next week as FBI issues

nationwide warning.

'The Maryland State Police is preparing for the possibility of violence at the State House in Annapolis next week, after officials received an FBI bulletin that warned of plans for armed protests at all 50 state capitals and in Washington in the days leading up to President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration.

Annapolis is among the state capitals across the country stepping up security in response to threats of armed demonstrations, following last week’s deadly insurrection attempt at the U.S. Capitol by supporters of President Donald Trump who sought to overturn the results of the presidential election.

“The Maryland State Police is aware of on-line information regarding the possibility of armed demonstrations in state capitals on January 17th,” State Police spokesman Gregory Shipley said in a statement. “We remain in constant contact with our local, state and federal law enforcement partners regarding any potential events with a criminal nexus in Annapolis.'>>>

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