[UPDATE as of 7:42 p.m.] Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) has given the all-clear. The MCX, Commissary, Seven-day store and McDonald's will be returning to normal operations.  All gates and roads in the vicinity have been reopened.

This incident is currently under investigation with NCIS.

Any interested media should contact the NCIS Public Information Officer by calling 571-305-9070.

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[UPDATE as of 7:21 p.m.] EOD has retrieved the suspected package and has given the all-clear.  The package was not deemed to be a threat.  PMO has opened the roadways and is continuing the work to open the remaining facilities.

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A suspicious package was discovered at the Marine Corps Exchange (MCX) here on base at approximately 5:45 p.m.  MCBQ Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) responded and is currently on-scene.

The MCX, Commissary, Seven-day store and McDonald's have been evacuated.  Gate-4 and roads in vicinity of the MCX on Russell Road have been temporarily closed.

No injuries or damage to property were reported.  This remains an ongoing situation.

Media inquiries should be directed to the Quantico CommStrat Office at http://www.quantico.marinesmil/Offices-Staff/CommStrat-Office/Media-Request/, or by calling 703-928-8174.

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