UK Police Arrest Five Near Air Base Used by US Forces
Authorities evacuated nearby homes and examined vehicles at RAF Fairford after five men were held on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act.
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British police have arrested five men on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act and offences under the Explosives Act, after evacuating homes near RAF Fairford, an air force base in Gloucestershire used by United States forces, according to France 24.
Army bomb disposal experts examined several vehicles as part of what authorities described as a major incident. Police said the situation was subsequently contained.
RAF Fairford has also been used by the United States for strikes on Iranian missile sites targeting ships in the Strait of Hormuz, and US Air Force personnel stationed at the base were told to remain vigilant following the arrests.
No further details on the identities of the men arrested or the specific nature of the alleged plot have been released, and the investigation is continuing.
Sources
- UK: Police arrest 5 on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act — France 24 — English
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