SAN DIEGO, Calif.

San Francisco CA

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COMMENT: With heightened tension about increased terrorism from domestic extremists, we note that ten pounds of C‑4 plastic explosive has been reported missing from the twenty-nine palms Marine Corps base in Southern California. ”.... Sources report that approximately 10 pounds of Composition C‑4 disappeared during a long training exercise two weeks ago. They also believe the manufactured plastic explosives may have been stolen....” ”.... The base would not confirm any details with ABC 10News. Capt. Zachary Colvin, with the Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Command, told this station that ‘the ongoing investigation into this incident is being handled by NCIS and the affected units.’....” “Sources: High-powered explosives missing, possibly stolen from Southern California military base” by Jennifer Kastner; ABC 10News; 02/04/2021 SAN DIEGO, Calif. (KGTV) — Military officials are working to recover high powered explosives that vanished from a Southern California installation, according to ABC 10News’ sources with close military ties. The explosives disappeared from the Twentynine Palms Marine Corps Base, and now a reward is being offered for their discovery, sources told ABC 10News. Sources report that approximately 10 pounds of Composition C‑4 disappeared during a long training exercise two weeks ago. They also believe the manufactured plastic explosives may have been stolen. The unit’s commanding officer is considering extending the training exercise until the explosives are found, sources said. They also confirm the commanding officer messaged subordinate commands about a monetary reward for any information leading to the discovery of the C‑4. The base would not confirm any details with ABC 10News. Capt. Zachary Colvin, with the Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Command, told this station that “the ongoing investigation into this incident is being handled by NCIS and the affected units.” A spokesperson for NCIS Public Affairs wrote to ABC 10News, “Out of respect for the investigative process, NCIS does not comment on or confirm details relating to ongoing investigations.” …