Update:
No threat after Navy shuts down road near sub base
GROTON, Conn. -- The Navy restricted traffic near the Groton submarine base Monday while investigating a potential bomb threat.
A search dog detected a suspicious scent on a truck carrying boxes through the main gate at about 6:30 a.m., the Navy said. The Navy increased base security and asked an explosive team from Newport, R.I., to investigate, said Arianne Anderson, a base spokeswoman.
Early Monday evening, after inspecting the boxes, the Navy determined there was no threat and reopened the road to traffic.
"Our established security procedures and threat response worked well today," said Capt. Sean Sullivan, the base commander.
So, did the Arab have a box of Beggin Strips in the truck, or what?
(just kidding..!)
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Early Monday evening, after inspecting the boxes, the Navy determined there was no threat and reopened the road to traffic.
"Our established security procedures and threat response worked well today," said Capt. Sean Sullivan, the base commander.
Thanks, LurkedLongEnough and Andonius_99 for the heads up and update (post #41) on this story...
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