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A Westland man faces charges for trying to bring a blowtorch lighter, flare gun and fuel into the U.S. Capitol on Election Day.

Austin Olson was caught during a routine security check at the U.S. Capitol Visitor’s Center on Election Day.

Capitol Police Chief Thomas Manger said the 28-year-old Olson "smelled like fuel" when he put his backpack and jacket down for screening.

According to police reports, Olson traveled from Westland to Washington, D.C., to deliver a political thesis to Congress and intended to start some sort of fire.

Fox News reported his papers included a 25-page manifesto with "anti-government" and "anti-israel" statements.

Authorities are still reviewing the content and origin of these documents.