Crime & Safety
Suspicious Package Prompts Lockdown, Road Closures At Camp Pendleton
The California Highway Patrol closed off-ramps from Interstate 5 onto the military base due to the investigation.
CAMP PENDLETON, CA — A suspicious package prompted a lockdown of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Wednesday in northern San Diego County.
The package was found outside Camp Pendleton's main gate near Harbor and San Rafael drives, according to the Oceanside Police Department. All gates to the military base were shut down while police investigated the package.
The California Highway Patrol closed off-ramps from Interstate 5 onto the military base, including Vandegrift Boulevard and Harbor Drive, due to the investigation. The closures prompted a SigAlert for the area.
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Police urged drivers to avoid area and use alternatives routes.
As of 8:30 a.m., all gates to Camp Pendleton were reopened and all hard closures were lifted.
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Law enforcement is investigating a suspicious package near Harbor Dr. and San Rafael Dr. just outside Camp Pendleton’s main gate. ➡️ Camp Pendleton is currently on lockdown ➡️ Expect heavy traffic and delays in the area ➡️ Avoid the area and use alternate routes if possible pic.twitter.com/Pgjn8grkdK
— Oceanside Police (@OceansidePD) July 30, 2025
🚨Traffic Advisory🚨 All gates to Camp Pendleton are currently shut down due to suspicious activity. Hard closures have been implemented at the following I-5 off-ramps: •Vandegrift Blvd •Harbor Dr Please avoid the area & seek alternate routes. #TrafficAlert #CampPendleton pic.twitter.com/8JpFai1vrV
— CHP Oceanside Area (@CHP_Oceanside) July 30, 2025
⚠️Gate Closure⚠️ The Camp Pendleton Main Gate is closed until further notice. Please plan for alternate routes and expect delayed traffic.https://t.co/DW9Q6vjVl5 pic.twitter.com/Rl2snu75oI
— Camp Pendleton (@MCIWPendletonCA) July 30, 2025
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