Groton Sub Base To Perform Security Drills, Neighbors Advised

GROTON, CT - The submarine base in Groton is warning neighbors not to be alarmed as the base performs security drills., Eyewitness News 3 reported. The drills will take place this week, according to base officials.

Base officials said they want to avoid causing any kind of alarm in the community during this time, according to Eyewitness News 3. The drills will involve Naval Security Force boats, submarines and the firing of automatic weapons with blanks. (To sign up for Groton breaking news alerts and more, click here.)

The live-fire drills are planned for Tuesday through Thursday as well as two days the following week, Eyewitness News 3 reported. They are scheduled only between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Read the full story at Eyewitness News 3.

Image via Shutterstock