Washington [US], October 20 (ANI/Sputnik): Naval Support Activity Bethesda said on Wednesday that the lockdown on the base has been lifted following a bomb threat earlier in the day.

"The installation commanding officer has lifted the shelter in place for all locations effective immediately and has authorized the opening of Gates 1 and 3 for outbound traffic only," the base said via Twitter.

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Earlier on Wednesday, the base, which is based in the state of Maryland, ordered everyone on its premises to shelter in place due to a bomb threat.

The base also said there was no indication of an active shooter at the facility. (ANI/Sputnik)

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