UK: Five arrests near air base used by US military
The suspects are accused of explosives offences; a counter-terrorism investigation is underway.
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Several men were arrested on Sunday in the United Kingdom on suspicion of explosives offences, near a military base used by the US Air Force.
In total, five people were taken into custody in connection with the case, which is now the subject of a counter-terrorism investigation led by British police.
The incident took place near a military facility used by US air forces stationed in the United Kingdom, a sensitive site given its function.
British authorities have not specified the exact nature of the offences allegedly committed by the suspects, nor the circumstances that led to their arrest. The counter-terrorism investigation aims to determine the motives and scope of the alleged explosives offences.
No further information has been released at this stage regarding the identities of those arrested or the next steps in the legal proceedings.
Sources
- Royaume-Uni : cinq arrestations près d'une base aérienne, enquête antiterroriste en cours — France 24 — Français
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