48 FW/PA POC | Staff Sgt. Thomas Trower Press Release: A1065 closed as security precaution, now reopened During a routine vehicle inspection at Gate 8, a base entry point, a U.S. Air Force military working dog identified a security concern. As part of a standard response, officials closed the A1065 in all directions near the bases Gate 8 at about 8:30 a.m. July 7. Ministry of Defence Explosive Ordnance Disposal experts responded to the event as part of a partnership agreement between U.K. and U.S. officials. EOD checked the package and declared there was no threat to the public or the base. The scene was declared safe, the A1065 was reopened and all base gate traffic returned to normal around 11:20 a.m. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused commuters; however, public safety is our top priority in these situations. Thankfully, the expedient response of the EOD team allowed normal operations to resume as quickly as possible. We appreciate everyones patience and understanding. lakenheath.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123416814
Posted on: Mon, 07 Jul 2014 11:38:15 +0000
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