The Metro in Washington, D.C., will place additional patrols Tuesday following the deadly terror attacks in Brussels.
No known, specific or credible threat to Metro at this time. Additional K9 sweeps + patrols starting this AM as precaution. #wmata
— Metro Transit Police (@MetroTransitPD) March 22, 2016
Metro Transit Police said in a tweet Tuesday morning there is no “known, specific or credible threat” to the D.C. subway system at this time, but “additional K9 sweeps and patrols” will be added “as precaution.”
MTPD is closely monitoring events in Brussels w/our fed partners. If you see something, say something: 202-962-2121 or text MyMTPD. #wmata
— Metro Transit Police (@MetroTransitPD) March 22, 2016
The death toll from the three attacks attacks — reportedly by suicide bombers — on a subway station and airport in Brussels has left at least 26 dead and more than 130 wounded. Public transportation across Brussels is now shut down.
Metro officials said it closely monitoring the Brussels situation with its federal partners and reminded Metro riders to report any suspicious activity.
