5 arrested over alleged terrorism offenses near U.K. base used by U.S. Air Force
British police said they arrested five men on suspicion of terrorism and explosives offenses near an air base used by the U.S. Air Force for operations in Iran . The big picture: Officials declared a major incident and set up roadblocks overnight near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire. State of play: Police received a call around 12.45 a.m. Sunday local time relating to "three suspicious vehicles"…
British authorities have arrested five individuals suspected of terrorism and explosives offenses near a U.S. Air Force base in Gloucestershire. The Metropolitan Police declared a major incident and established a 400-meter cordon around suspicious vehicles near RAF Fairford. The men were arrested on suspicion of committing offenses under the Explosives Act and preparation of a terrorist act, according to police.
Around 85 households were evacuated as a precaution, with a nearby leisure center opened as a safe space. Counter-terrorism officials are conducting examinations of the vehicles to assess any potential threats.
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