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Two armed men arrested trying to enter US Air Force base illegally
Washington, Jun 15 (ANI): Two armed men attempting to gain illegal entry to MacDill Air Force Base in Florida were arrested.
An inspection of their vehicle found military-style gear and weapons. No explosives were found, but the incident is still under investigation.
The two men were in custody after trying to access the base about 5:00 p.m. local time through the Bayshore Gate, FOX News reports.
They were stopped when they were unable to show proper identification, said a US Air Force statement.
The Bayshore Gate is closed but the rest of MacDill, including the Dale Mabry Gate, is operating normally, the report added. (ANI)
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Story first published: Tuesday, June 15, 2010, 16:20 [IST]