Security at Pine Bluff Arsenal Breached

Three people breached security and entered a restricted zone Tuesday night at the Pine Bluff Arsenal in Arkansas, the Associated Press reported (see GSN, Jan. 25).

Security at the chemical weapons depot was beefed up after a guard noticed the individuals near chemical weapons storage igloos, according to site spokeswoman Cheryl Avery.

It is not clear whether the individuals were intruders or Pine Bluff employees who had wandered outside of their permitted area. 

“We do know that the weapons are safely stored and accounted for,” Avery said.

Guards checked every vehicle leaving the area on Wednesday. Avery would not discuss other security measures put in place after the incident (Daniel Connolly, Associated Press/Forbes.com, Jan. 25).

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