Two suspects are arrested following a breach at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton that results in the seizure of cocaine and fentanyl, according to multiple reports. The incident begins when a vehicle gets through or damages access at a Camp Pendleton gate during police activity, with Fox News describing the event as a crash through the gate and a subsequent pursuit. After the breach, authorities carry out a search across the base that lasts several hours. The Los Angeles Times reports that the arrests occur after a traffic stop linked to the incident. Fox News reports a six-hour manhunt tied to the pursuit and the gate breach.
Authorities state that the suspects’ vehicle contains large quantities of illicit drugs. Fox News says the car holds 112 pounds of cocaine and fentanyl. The Los Angeles Times also reports that the suspects are found with pounds of cocaine and fentanyl. Both reports indicate the two suspects face federal charges as a result of the seizure and the base breach. The reports do not provide the suspects’ identities or full charge details.
