MacDill Air Force Base

One person has been detained following a security breach at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida. Fox 13 Tampa Bay reported the incident, which prompted a response at the installation, home to US Central Command and Special Operations Command. Authorities have not detailed the nature of the breach or whether the individual faces charges.

A civilian was taken into custody after allegedly breaching the perimeter of MacDill Air Force Base, the Tampa facility that hosts US Special Operations Command and Central Command. No details have been released about the individual's identity, motive, or whether anything was compromised during the incident. Military officials have not yet said how the breach occurred or whether security procedures will change.

Officials say a civilian described as an assailant was detained after breaching the perimeter of MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida. The incident prompted a security response at the base, home to US Central Command and Special Operations Command, and authorities are working to establish how the individual got past the perimeter and what their motives were.