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Five arrested on terrorism charges near RAF Fairford
Original: Five arrested for alleged terrorism offences after ‘major incident’ near RAF Fairford
Five men have been arrested on suspicion of terrorism and explosives offences following what police described as a major incident near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, England. Homes in the area were evacuated as a precaution. The airbase has previously been used by US forces, including in strikes against Iran, drawing attention to security concerns around the site.
Why now: The arrests at a strategically significant airbase with US military links have raised fresh security concerns.
RAF FairfordGloucestershireGloucestershire Police
Evidence
- Five arrested for alleged terrorism offences after ‘major incident’ near RAF Fairford · The Guardian
Homes evacuated as men also suspected of explosives offences near Gloucestershire airbase used in US attacks against Iran
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