Britain: Several men arrested near RAF Fairford over suspected explosives-related offenses
British police said several people were arrested and residents near the base used by the United States were evacuated, with counter-terrorism police leading the investigation.
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British police announced on Sunday the arrest of several men on suspicion of committing explosives-related offenses near RAF Fairford in Britain, according to Sky News Arabia.
The report said the base is used by the United States to carry out strikes on Iranian missile sites, without providing further details on the nature or timing of these operations.
Residents evacuated, security investigation launched
According to the same source, a number of residents were evacuated from their homes near the base as part of the security measures taken, while counter-terrorism police took charge of the investigation into the incident.
The report did not specify the identities or exact number of the men arrested, nor the precise nature of the materials or evidence found that led to the opening of the investigation.
British or American authorities have not issued any further comment on the incident so far, while the investigation remains ongoing to determine the circumstances of the case.
Sources
- بريطانيا.. استنفار قرب قاعدة تستخدمها أميركا لضرب إيران — Sky News Arabia — World
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