Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, or McGuire Air Force Base, which includes Fort Dix, was placed on lockdown Tuesday. The incident occurred at 2901 Falcon Lane new jersey. Upon inspection, it was assessed that no threat existed.
A statement from McGuire Air Force Base read: “The JB MDL team, minutes ago, reported a suspicious package regarding the facility. Security forces and our first responders responded immediately to secure the area and determined the packages did not pose a threat. We are grateful to the first responders for their quick and professional actions and their vigilance helps keep our community safe every day. United!”
An earlier statement from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst read: “JB MDL is currently located at FPCON CHARLIE. Security measures have been enhanced. All personnel are expected to remain vigilant, follow the direction of security forces and report any suspicious activity immediately.”
It added: “We appreciate your cooperation as we prioritize the safety of our installation.”
What is FPCON Charlie
FPCON Charlie is an advanced military threat condition indicating the potential for a terrorist attack or attack against personnel/facilities.
According to the Citizen app “FPCON Charlie ‘is applicable in the event of an incident or upon receipt of intelligence indicating the possibility of some form of terrorist action against a person or facility. 100% ID check required’.”
Citizenship Application Report It was also noted that social media users claimed there were multiple suspicious packages inside the facility. Non-essential personnel have been cleared from the base, according to social media users.
The threat of a suspicious package at an air force base comes as law enforcement authorities across the country are on high alert amid the war with Iran. A bomb threat was received at the scene miami zoo and forced shutdown, while washington dc streets There were also lockdowns as authorities responded to potentially suspicious packages.
Some social media users also reacted to today’s incident.
Social media reaction to Fort Dix blockade
Someone asked if the gates had been reopened after the incident, and the base responded in the affirmative. Another person commented on Facebook: “Ordering an evacuation seems a bit excessive to me. Shouldn’t you be ordering shelter in place to minimize the risk to life? That seems to make more sense.”
Others were relieved that they were not threatened. “This is great news! Thank you for the update and all you are doing to keep everyone safe!”.
one person joke They thought Diddy was trying to escape. It is worth noting that “Diddy” Sean Combs currently resides at FCI Fort Dix, which is located at McGuire Air Force Base.
