Possible bomb threat probed at Groton -- Navy Times

Quick post on a search dog that alerted during a routine car search at the submarine base in Groton. (hat tip: TheSubReport.com)

Possible bomb threat probed at Groton

The incident occurred this morning at 6:30 am with EOD dispatched from Newport Naval Base in RI. A Navy spokeswoman described the response as routine and precautionary.
Update 3/13/06 19:30 : No threat after Navy shuts down road near sub base

Early this evening, after completing a inspection of boxes from a truck which a search dog alerted on, no threat was discovered. The road that was closed due to security concerns has been reopened.

posted by Lubber's Line @ 10:18 AM