At approximately 2:45 p.m. a military working dog trained in explosive detection indicated on a vehicle at the main gate on Fuller Road. Military police at the scene closed the gate and explosive ordnance disposal Marines responded to the scene and searched the vehicle.

The vehicle suspected to contain explosives was cleared. At this time, all gates have now resumed normal operations.

In a separate incident, an individual who was driving around the base was allegedly shouting threats. That person was detained by military police. Following an interview by Marine Corps Criminal Investigation Division, the individual was released.

Marine Corps Base Quantico Police worked in concert with Prince William Country Police to secure both scenes.

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Maj. A.J. Bormann

Interested media should contact Major Bormann at (703) 432-0303 or at Andrew.bormann@usmc.mil