Over a dozen US military personnel at a nuclear missile base have been suspended and are under investigation for “illegal drug activity,” possibly including cocaine.
The US military said on Friday the 14 airmen under investigation are mainly or entirely members of a security force who helped secure a US nuclear complex at F.E. Warren Air Force Base, located outside of Cheyenne, Wyoming.
Security forces at nuclear missile bases are entrusted to patrol the missile fields and respond to any security emergencies. They are highly trained and given enormous responsibility.
“The drug allegations involving these 14 airmen are credible,” said Air Force General Robin Rand, Commander of Air Force Global Strike Command, adding the allegations involved activities by the junior airmen during their off-duty hours.
Officials said those under investigation have been suspended from their duties while their cases are being investigated.
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