Fliers that appear to be connected to the so-called Islamic state or ISIS, appeared to have been found at Quantico.
A government employee on Wednesday afternoon stumbled upon seven fliers while in the Town of Quantico, geographically located inside Quantico Marine Corps Base. Officials said the fliers contained the ISIS symbol and Arabic text.
The leaflets displayed the Islamic State’s symbol and were accompanied with the Arabic text, “We are here from Mexico, and came by train,” Maj. Major Andrew J. Bormann, Quantico Public Affairs director, stated in an email.
The fliers were found along River Road in the town and later turned over to the Naval Criminal Investigative Service. Bowman said the fliers could be a hoax, but added the fliers are being taken very seriously and added the protection of the base, Marines, and base employees are a top priority.
No arrests have been made in connection with the fliers. The FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force is looking into the validity of the fliers.
Town officials are also watching developments in this case.
“The town intends to take all necessary steps to assess the authenticity of the leaflets and to communicate all relevant information to town and base residents as well as the general public,” said Quantico Mayor Kevin Brown. “At this time there does not appear to be any increased risk persons or property.
Quantico officials said the level of security at the base has not been heightened due to the discovery of the fliers. Officials also did not say in which building the fliers were found.
