Camp Pendleton Base Shutdown Ends After Suspicious Package Investigation

Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton was temporarily shut down after a man, denied entry at the main gate, left a suspicious package near the intersection of Harbor and San Rafael Drives. This prompted all base gates to close and the closure of nearby Interstate 5 off-ramps at Vandegrift Boulevard and Harbor Drive, causing significant traffic disruptions. Law enforcement agencies, including the Oceanside Police Department, San Diego County Sheriff’s Office, and the sheriff’s bomb-arson unit, responded to the incident and launched an investigation. The contents of the package have not been disclosed, and authorities advised motorists to avoid the area and seek alternate routes. The situation led to heightened security measures and road closures as a precautionary response. The investigation is ongoing, with no further details currently available.