Homes Evacuated Near UK Airbase Used by US Forces After 'Major Incident'
British police arrested five men on suspicion of terrorism and explosives offences near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire.
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British police evacuated homes near an air force base in Gloucestershire on Sunday, as army bomb disposal experts examined several vehicles in what authorities described as a major incident.
Five men have been arrested on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act and offences under the Explosives Act in connection with the incident.
The base involved, RAF Fairford, is also used by the United States for strikes on Iranian missile sites, according to reports, adding a layer of geopolitical sensitivity to the incident.
Authorities have not released further details about the nature of the suspected threat or the specific evidence that led to the evacuation and arrests.
Counter-terrorism police are leading the investigation, and further updates are expected as the inquiry continues.
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- Major incident at UK airbase used by US — France 24 — English
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