Naval Station Mayport in Jacksonville, Florida, has been placed on lockdown following reports that an unauthorised vehicle entered the base.
The complex is a major United States Navy installation on Florida’s Atlantic coast, serving as both a naval air facility and a deep-water port for Navy ships.
A social media user on X posted footage appearing to capture a voiceover at the base saying: “Lockdown, lockdown due to an active threat.”
All gates have reportedly been closed to both inbound and outbound traffic while security personnel investigate the incident.
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Normal operations have now resumed, according to military officials.
In post on Facebook, the base said there is no threat to personnel or the installation.
All gates have been reopened for inbound and outbound traffic.
Source: Daily Express :: World Feed
