US EditionFBI says suspicious package found at Florida Air Force base contained ‘possible energetic materials’
FBI bomb technicians found possible energetic materials in a suspicious package at MacDill AFB, prompting FPCON Charlie security and shelter-in-place orders amid ongoing investigation.
- On Wednesday, MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa implemented a shelter-in-place order after a threat was made against the installation, the base said on social media.
- Monday's suspicious package near the Visitors Center at the Dale Mabry Gate prompted gate closure and an FBI bomb‑tech response, leading MacDill to raise security to FPCON Charlie on Tuesday.
- All base gates were closed and the base clinic was evacuated as leaders tightened security, and MacDill officials said 'We take all threats seriously and are taking appropriate measures to prioritize the safety and security of our installation'.
- Because MacDill hosts CENTCOM and SOCOM, its security moves draw heightened attention as FPCON Charlie tightens access with more ID checks, fewer open gates, and possible movement restrictions.
- Regional conflict and recent base losses have contributed to elevated security across multiple U.S. sites, as the shelter-in-place at MacDill aligns with the war with Iran and Operation Epic Fury, which began Feb. 28.
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FBI says suspicious package found at Florida Air Force base contained ‘possible energetic materials’
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The FBI said Wednesday that a suspicious package found outside a gate at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa earlier this week contained “possible energetic materials.”
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FBI says suspicious package found at Florida Air Force base contained 'possible energetic materials'
The FBI says a suspicious package found at MacDill Air Force Base contains possible energetic materials, and the investigation is ongoing.
Apparent explosive device found near Air Force base: report
A suspicious package was reportedly found on Monday outside Florida's MacDill Air Force Base visitor center that contained an apparent improvised explosive device, ABC News reported. Sources told the outlet that it was unclear if the device would have detonated. The incident prompted a shelter-in-pl...
Suspicious package at MacDill AFB contained possible energetic materials
Possible energetic materials were identified in a suspicious package found outside MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida, according to the FBI. A shelter-in-place was also issued at the base on Wednesday, though officials have not said whether it was connected to the package investigation. The package was reported at about 11:20 a.m. Monday outside the visitor center near the Dale Mabry Gate, according to the base. The scene was declared safe…
Evening Brief: MacDill Lockdown, VA Shooting, and Iran Leadership Strikes Signal Rising Pressure
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