Camp Pendleton was placed on lockdown in the early hours of Wednesday, 30 July, after a suspicious package was discovered near its main gate. The incident prompted immediate security measures, including the closure of all entry points and nearby freeway exits, disrupting traffic and sparking concern among local residents.
The main gate, located near Harbour Drive and San Rafael Drive, is a high-traffic area along the base's perimeter. Military officials quickly shut down all gates and surrounding routes to contain the potential threat.
