Naval air station put under lockdown and shelter-in-place order
A U.S. Navy air station in Italy faced an imminent security problem and ordered a lockdown and a shelter-in-place warning on Wednesday.
Naval Air Station Sigonella, located in Sicily, Italy, was ordered to take precautionary measures because of an “ongoing situation” at the base’s entry, according to reports. The station is an integral part of naval operations overseas, housing approximately 7,000 troops and their families. Furthermore, given its location in the Mediterranean Sea, the base is considered of great strategic importance for U.S. and NATO forces.
The warning about the security measures put in place were posted on the naval base’s Facebook page.
“Due to an ongoing situation at the NAS Sigonella (NAS 2) entry control point, a lockdown has been issued,” the warning read.