Major incident declared near RAF Fairford as men held on suspicion of explosives offences
Five men were arrested near RAF Fairford in the UK on suspicion of explosives and terrorism-related offenses. Authorities declared a major incident, leading to local evacuations while bomb disposal units investigated suspicious vehicles.
Why it matters
The incident highlights heightened security concerns near military bases, particularly those involved in international conflict operations.
The five men were arrested in the early hours of Sunday. Photograph: BBC The five men were arrested in the early hours of Sunday. Photograph: BBC UK news Five arrested for alleged terrorism offences after ‘major incident’ near RAF Fairford Men held also suspected of explosives offences as homes evacuated near British airbase used in US attacks on Iran
Prefer the Guardian on Google Counter-terrorism police are leading the investigation in which five men were arrested on suspicion of explosives and terrorism offences near an RAF base used in US attacks against Iran.
After the declaration of a major incident at RAF Fairford, a bomb squad was sent to the village of Whelford and extra security measures were put in place, including the fortification of entrances to the base. Roadblocks and armed police have been seen in the area over the weekend.
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