Police declare 'major incident' near RAF base in UK as men arrested on suspected explosives offences
Police said local residents were being evacuated in the Whelford area, close to RAF Fairford, a military base that hosts the United States Air Force.
British authorities declared a major incident on Sunday near an RAF base in the UK, prompting the evacuation of local residents. Several men were apprehended on suspicion of explosives offenses, according to Gloucestershire Police. The Whelford area is currently experiencing evacuations, with an army specialist explosive ordnance disposal team inspecting multiple vehicles.
A cordon has been established, though the force reassures the public that the situation is under control. Gloucestershire Police emphasized their cooperation with partners and adherence to established protocols. Whelford is situated near RAF Fairford, a military air base that accommodates the United States Air Force's 501st Combat Support Wing Headquarters and the 420th Air Base Squadron.
It also functions as the primary bomber forward operating location in Europe for USAF Global Strike Command.
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