QUANTICO, Va. — There was some commotion at the entrance of Quantico Marine Corps Base this afternoon, as well as on base.
Here’s more in a press release:
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.
Both incidents on base also promoted changes to the local bus service in the area, according to the Potomac and Rapphannock Transportation Commission:
Due to road closures in the Triangle/Quantico area, the following changes are in effect for Dumfries and Route 1 OmniLink buses.
Dumfries OmniLink buses are not serving stops:
-South of Graham Park Road
-Along Old Triangle Road
-Along Fuller Heights Road
Alternate stop:
-Graham Park and Old Triangle Rd
Route 1 OmniLink buses are unable to serve the Town of Quantico. A supervisor is being sent to the scene to assist.
Alternate stop:
Route 1 and Anderson Road
Further updates will be sent as necessary.
