armed

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According to other attendees, including Times journalists, event staff were checking tickets, though not very thoroughly, at multiple points prior to escalators that descended to the metal detectors where Allen allegedly dashed past armed security.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2026

Mali is currently ruled by a military junta led by Gen Assimi Goïta, who first seized power in a coup in 2020, promising to restore security and push back armed groups.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

Within seconds, Secret Service agents evacuated the president and vice president, while armed personnel flooded the room.

From Salon • Apr. 25, 2026

The Tuareg FLA said in a Facebook statement: "The city of Kidal has come under the control of our armed forces."

From Barron's • Apr. 25, 2026

He was armed with only a flashlight and flare gun.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple