UK Police Call In Bomb Disposal Team Near US-Used Air Base
British police declared a major incident and evacuated residents near Royal Air Force (RAF) Fairford, a base used by the US Air Force, after arresting several men on suspicion of explosives offenses. Army bomb disposal experts examined vehicles, and police said they believed the incident had been contained.
British police declared a major incident and evacuated villagers near a US air force base on Sunday after arresting several men suspected of explosives offenses. Army bomb disposal experts are examining vehicles at the scene in Gloucestershire, southwestern England. The Royal Air Force's Fairford base, which also hosts US personnel, was under a cordon.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham was informed of the situation. Defense Minister Wes Streeting praised emergency services for their quick action. Whelford village, adjacent to Fairford, had its residents evacuated to a nearby leisure center. A Hazardous Area Response Team was among the numerous emergency services present. The MP for the area expressed concern, stating the incident was believed to be contained.
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