Two years after a bag of cocaine was found in the White House, newly released documents reveal the substance was destroyed within 24 hours of the investigation’s closure, prompting renewed scrutiny of the case. A DEA document confirms the cocaine was transferred to D.C. police for incineration, though it lacks a specific destruction date. Secret Service records show the cocaine was tested by several agencies, including the FBI and D.C. Fire Department, before being returned to custody on July 12, 2023, and handed over for destruction two days later. Despite strict protocols for handling narcotics evidence, there is no official documentation confirming the destruction date. The investigation was closed just 11 days after the cocaine’s discovery, and D.C. police have since referred all inquiries to the FBI.

FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino recently announced the reopening of the case, alongside investigations into the Supreme Court Dobbs decision leak and the January 6 DNC pipe bomb incident. While the cocaine itself may no longer be available, records show that DNA samples collected from the bag were retained. However, the FBI determined the samples were insufficient for investigative leads. Experts note that any chance of retesting is lost if the original evidence is destroyed. Surveillance footage captured individuals entering the West Wing, where the cocaine was found, but those individuals were never interviewed by the Secret Service, which cited the FBI’s findings as justification. Critics argue the investigation lacked thoroughness and transparency, calling for renewed oversight.