SAN ANTONIO — One person is in custody after reportedly making suspicious comments about having a packge at a JBSA-Lackland gate. The incident caused road closures Thursday morning, according to a JBSA-Lackland spokesperson.
Officials responded to the scene at the Luke East gate around 8:45 a.m. Thursday after a man mentioned he had a package in his vehicle, the spokesperson said.
The spokesperson said security personnel responded to the report at the Luke East gate and one person is in custody. At approximately 12:18 p.m., Joint Base San Antonio Security Forces and Explosives Ordnance Disposal officials gave the all-clear, according to a press release.
“I am extremely proud of our emergency response personnel both on the base and from the San Antonio community,” said Brig. Gen. Russell Driggers, Joint Base San Antonio and 502nd Air Base Wing commander. “Their team effort and quick response ensured the safety of all.”
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