UK: Five Arrested, Residents Evacuated Near Base Used by US
British police announced the detention of five men and the evacuation of dozens of homes near RAF Fairford airbase following a report of suspicious vehicles.
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British police announced the detention of five men and the evacuation of residents from 85 homes on Sunday, following a report of three suspicious vehicles heading toward RAF Fairford airbase.
The base in question is used by the United States to carry out strikes on Iranian missile sites, according to reports.
Authorities said bomb disposal teams examined the suspicious vehicles as part of what was described as a "major incident," while counter-terrorism units are leading the investigation into the case.
British authorities have not yet disclosed the nature of the potential threat or the evidence that prompted the evacuation and detentions.
Further updates on the investigation are expected as the work of the specialized security teams progresses.
Sources
- بريطانيا.. اعتقالات و"حادثة كبرى" قرب قاعدة تستخدمها أميركا — Sky News Arabia — World
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