DATE: December 23, 2008 2:49:33 PM PST
Coast Guard responds to suspicious package

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Sector San Diego, Calif.
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Date: Dec 23, 2008

Contact: SECTOR San Diego, CA
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Coast Guard responds to suspicous package

SAN DIEGO -- The Coast Guard secured it's Sector San Diego base this afternoon after a suspicious package was reported in the vicinity of the main gate by security personnel. 

At approximately 12:30 p.m. the main gate to the base was secured and San Diego Harbor Police established a perimeter around the suspicious package.  The San Diego Fire Department Explosive Ordance Disposal (EOD) team also responded.

The Coast Guard still maintains full Search and Rescue capabilities. 

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