Civilian resident detained at White Sands Missile Range
WHITE SANDS, N.M. (KRQE) – Federal law enforcement agents detained a civilian who resides at White Sands Missile Range Thursday night, according to the range’s public affairs specialist.
The man was detained because of comments he allegedly posted on social media. At this time, there are no safety concerns for the White Sands Missile Range installation or the surrounding communities, the official stated in a news release.
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KRQE News 13 reached out to White Sands Missile Range for more information. They referred us to the FBI who also was unable to give any more information at this time.
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