On Thursday morning at around 9 a.m., a black SUV entered the security gate at Naval Base Kitsap in Bangor, Washington. The 53 year old driver told security guards that he had an IED – Improvised Explosive Device – on his body and in his vehicle. Although some “suspicious” items were found in the car, according to KOMO, no explosives were located. The man was taken into custody.
Increased security measures at Naval Base Kitsap – Bangor. This is not a drill or practice. Evacuate local residences or shelter in place for those inside a designated security zone. — #125
Details: https://t.co/XqT5QCWTid
— Kitsap Sheriff (@KitsapCoSheriff) February 22, 2018
Naval Base Kitsap is home to the Navy’s Nuclear submarines and undersea warfare center. The question is this- was this man (whose name was not released) testing the Navy’s response? Or was he simply a nut job? He was evaluated for mental health issues when he was placed in custody.
The Navy posted this on Facebook:
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“NAVAL BASE KITSAP-BANGOR, Wash. – This morning at 9 a.m., a black sport-utility vehicle entered the Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor Trident vehicle inspection gate. A male driver claimed to have an Improvised Explosive Device on his body and in his vehicle. Security and personnel safety procedures were immediately taken.
The driver was apprehended and is in Kitsap County Sheriff custody.
NBK-Bangor Trident Gate remains closed. Personnel within a 1,000-foot perimeter will continue to shelter in place. Others must remain clear of the area while security personnel continue to respond.
NBK-Bangor Marine Gate is open to exit base.
NBK-Bangor Trigger Gate is open for all inbound and outbound traffic. All other NBK installations will resume normal operations. Parents who have children at the NBK-Bangor Child Development Center will be able to access the base for pick up…”
The gates and the Undersea Warfare Center were reopened later and the all clear was given on the shelter in place order. The Navy thanked the FBI, Washington State Patrol, Naval Criminal Investigative Service, Explosive Ordnance Unit and Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office for their assistance with the situation. The Kitsap County Sheriff noted that no explosives, drugs or weapons were found inside the vehicle.
Bomb squad responding to potential threat near Naval Base Kitsap https://t.co/uLT2ZSu0jC
— KIRO 7 (@KIRO7Seattle) February 22, 2018
UPDATE: A person was detained outside Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor’s Trident gate after he said he had an improvised explosive device in his vehicle, a black SUV: https://t.co/IjSxalyPcj
— KitsapSun (@KitsapSun) February 22, 2018
WSP has blocked access to several exits off SR 3 near Naval Base Kitsap Bangor during security concerns. #komonews pic.twitter.com/7id7DAjhxZ
— Kristen Drew (@KDrewKOMO) February 22, 2018
Sometimes these incidents hit closer to home – this is a screenshot from our HQ in Seattle, on the right. Yesterday, our analysts and social media picked up that a man claimed to possess a #bomb at the gate of Naval Base #Kitsap. The base closed, and is re-opened. pic.twitter.com/9iuvmcI6l0
— Stabilitas (@StabilitasV) February 23, 2018
Unknown persons threatened the implementation of the explosion at naval base Kitsap https://t.co/CTopULjHYZ #news #weapons pic.twitter.com/sXKe2XU7Hg
— WeapoNEWS (@weaponwarnews) February 23, 2018
Bomb squad responds to threat at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor https://t.co/iwNIgFB6J1 pic.twitter.com/ut28WxAbUX
— CBRNE Central (@cbrnecentral) February 23, 2018
H/T Uncle Sam’s Misguided Children
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