NEW: Cocaine found in the White House was in a different location than previously reported, multiple officials say.
WASHINGTON — Multiple officials involved in the White House cocaine inquiry now say the bag of powder was found in a cubby near the White House's West Executive entrance, not the formal West Wing lobby as was previously reported.
In updating the location of where the cocaine was found, officials said that area was also heavily trafficked. Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre was asked during Wednesday's press briefing which of the two West Wing entrances was involved, and she declined to answer,The sources maintain that the area is highly trafficked, keeping with Jean-Pierre's characterization in yesterday's briefing. The area is transited by VIPs, visitors, tourists, staff, military and facilities operations employees.
"This is under the purview of the Secret Service," Jean-Pierre said in the briefing."They are currently investigating what happened over the weekend. So I would have to refer you to the Secret Service, the Secret Service on all of this."
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