Breaking News-Blast heard near US Army base in Japan

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Blast heard near U.S. Army base in Japan
Police report 'launch pad' parts found, according to news agency

BREAKING NEWS

Updated: 1 minute ago
TOKYO - An explosion was heard near a U.S. Army base south of Tokyo late Monday and police suspected an attempted attack on the base, Kyodo News agency reported.

The blast was in the area of the U.S. Army's Camp Zama, Kyodo said. The report did not say whether there were any injuries or damage.

Police found parts of a "launch pad" near the base, Kyodo said, and investigators suspected a "guerrilla attack."



This report will be updated as information becomes available.

[Aslkahuna]

Some news sources in Japan are quoted as saying that it could be the first AQ action in Japan.

Steve