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Where is RAF Fairford? Base used by US during Iran war at center of terror probe

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The Independent UK · Sep 27

UK counter-terror police lead probe into Air Force base explosives threat, 5 arrested

Five men were arrested for suspected terrorism at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire following an incident involving suspicious vehicles. The UK counter-terror police are currently leading the investigation into these apprehensions. A major incident was declared, prompting an evacuation of approximately 85 local households as a precautionary measure. Emergency services, including…

The Economic Times · Sep 27

Late-night drive and a 999 call: farmer’s chance encounter that led to terrorism arrests at RAF base

Local people say members of WhatsApp group noticed suspicious activity around vans in Whelford overnight

The Guardian - UK · Sep 27

Five arrested for alleged terrorism offences after ‘major incident’ near RAF Fairford

Men held also suspected of explosives offences as homes evacuated near British airbase used in US attacks on Iran

The Guardian - UK · Sep 27

Five arrested near US air base as police probe possible Iran link

Counter terrorism police are leading an investigation into the incident. Five men have been arrested on suspected explosives offences as well as on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act.

Euronews · Sep 27

Residents evacuated from Gloucestershire village as major incident declared near RAF base

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The Independent UK · Sep 27

Major incident declared near RAF Fairford as villagers evacuated

VILLAGERS have been evacuated from their homes near RAF Fairford following the arrest of several men on suspicion of explosives offences, police…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 27

RAF Fairford: Terror police ‘investigate Iran link’ to suspected bomb plot near airbase

Five men were arrested on suspicion of explosive and terrorism offences after armed police stopped three vans travelling towards RAF Fairford

The Independent UK · Sep 27

Men arrested under Explosives Act as villagers evacuated near RAF Fairford

Police said a major incident has been declared, with armed officers manning a cordon near the village of Whelford in Gloucestershire.

The Independent UK · Sep 27

Five 'terror attack plot' suspects arrested near RAF base used to strike Iran

Armed officers are manning a cordon near the village of Whelford in Gloucestershire

Evening Standard · Sep 27