People evacuated from village after men are arrested on suspicion of explosives offences near Gloucestershire airbase used by US forces
Counter-terrorism police are leading the investigation that saw several men arrested on suspicion of explosives offences near an RAF base.
After the declaration of a major incident at RAF Fairford, a bomb squad was sent to the village of Whelford with extra security measures, including the fortification of entrances to the base, put in place. Roadblocks and armed police have also been seen in the area over the weekend.
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/sep/27/major-incident-declared-near-raf-fairford-as-men-arrested-on-suspicion-of-explosives-offences
Author : Helena Horton
Publish date : 2026-09-27 11:01:00
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