Authorities in California are trying to locate ten pounds of high-powered explosives that went missing from the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms in San Bernardino County.
The C4 disappeared during a training exercise two weeks ago, and investigators believe it was stolen. According to KGTV, the unit’s commanding officer has offered a monetary reward for information about the missing explosives and is considering extending the training exercise until they are located.
Retired Captain Kelly Mayer, a former bomb technician with 23 years of experience, told the news station that C4 is one the most powerful manufactured explosives and that one pound can blow up a car.
The base has refused to comment about the missing explosives and said that the Naval Criminal Investigative Service is leading the investigation.
“Out of respect for the investigative process, NCIS does not comment on or confirm details relating to ongoing investigations,” Jeff Houston, a spokesman for NCIS, told the Marine Times.
Soldiers from the 2nd Marine Division and 2nd Marine Air Wing are currently training at the base. They are being supported by several troops from the1st Marine Division.
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