Buckley AFB Explosive Alarms Set Off

The South gate of Buckley Air Force Base was briefly closed Monday as a delivery truck set off explosive detector devices. Possibly explosive chemical residues were found on the steering wheel and door handle.

Bomb sniffing dogs were brought out, but found nothing. Eventually the driver and truck were cleared.

Aurora police did have to be called, to deal with the traffic backup that the closure caused.

Buckley Air Force Base has not released information on what chemicals were being delivered or what was detected.

It is good to see that the base's security was vigilant and prepared for any possibility. The base is the primary landing site for government officials, including the President, when coming to Denver.