Explosives Found, Five Arrested in Terror Plot Near UK Base Used by US
At a glance
- Five men arrested near RAF Fairford on suspicion of terrorism and explosives-related offences.
- Explosives were reportedly found, prompting a major security alert and evacuations.
- The base is used by the US Air Force and was linked to past strikes on Iran.
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A major incident was declared near RAF Fairford, a UK airbase used by the US Air Force, following the arrival of suspicious vehicles. Police arrested five men on terrorism and explosives-related charges after explosives were reportedly found. An army bomb disposal team was called to the scene, and nearby homes were evacuated as a precaution. Authorities have increased security at other US-linked bases in Britain while the investigation continues.
Latest development
British police have confirmed that five men were arrested on suspicion of terrorism and explosives-related offences near RAF Fairford. Explosives were reportedly found, leading to the evacuation of 85 homes and the establishment of a 400-metre cordon.
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British police have confirmed that five men were arrested near RAF Fairford on Sunday on suspicion of terrorism and explosives-related offences. The action was taken after three suspicious vans were reported in the area.
According to reports, explosives were found at the scene. Armed officers detained the suspects, while bomb disposal teams were called to examine the vehicles. As a precaution, authorities established a 400-metre cordon and evacuated around 85 nearby homes.
Counter Terrorism Policing stated that the investigation is in its early stages. Security was also reportedly increased at other US-linked military bases in Britain.
Five people have been arrested in the UK over a suspected terrorism plot near RAF Fairford, a Royal Air Force base used by the US Air Force. The arrests on Sunday followed a report of three suspicious vehicles in the area, which prompted a major police response.
British police have clarified that while investigations are ongoing, they have not yet confirmed a direct link between several arrests made under the Explosives Act and the nearby RAF Fairford airbase. The area remains cordoned off as the investigation continues.
Police have stated that the situation, which was earlier declared a major incident, is now considered fully under control.
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FAIRFORD: British police said on Sunday they had arrested several men on suspicion of explosives offences and Army bomb disposal experts were examining a number of vehicles in a “major incident” near an air base used by the US in southwest England.
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