Major incident at UK airbase used by US
British police have evacuated homes near an air force base in Gloucestershire, 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. RAF Fairford, the base involved, is also being used by the US for strikes on Iranian missile sites…
British police have declared a major incident near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, a base used by US air forces. Several homes in the nearby Whelford area were evacuated as a precaution.
The incident involved several vehicles, which were examined by army bomb disposal experts. Five men were arrested on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act and offences under the Explosives Act, according to France 24.
Security was increased around the air base, with US Air Force personnel told to remain vigilant. Police say the incident is now contained.
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