What to Know About the 'Terror' Incident Near RAF Fairford
Five men were arrested on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act near RAF Fairford, a base used by the US, according to Al Jazeera.
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Five men were arrested on suspicion of the "preparation of a terrorist act" near RAF Fairford, a British air base used by the United States, according to Al Jazeera.
The report did not specify the men's identities, nationalities, or the exact circumstances that led to their arrest near the base in Gloucestershire.
Al Jazeera's report did not detail what evidence authorities cited in connection with the terrorism allegations, though other reporting has referenced explosives found in vehicles near the base.
RAF Fairford has periodically hosted US military aircraft, including strategic bombers, making it a site of heightened security interest during periods of international tension.
The report did not indicate whether the men had appeared in court or been formally charged at the time of publication.
Sources
- Police probe ‘terror’ incident near RAF base used in Iran war: What we know — Al Jazeera — All
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