UK police arrest 5 men near an air base used by US on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act
- On Sunday, September 27, 2026, Gloucestershire Police declared a major incident near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire following the arrest of several men on suspicion of offences under the Explosives Act.
- Emergency services, including a Hazardous Area Response Team, deployed around 30 vehicles to the nearby village of Whelford, where residents were evacuated to a local leisure centre as a precautionary measure.
- The Army's specialist explosive ordnance disposal team is currently examining a number of vehicles, while armed British police maintain a cordon and block access to the base's main gate.
- Gloucestershire Police stated they believe the incident is contained while enacting well-rehearsed plans with partners to secure the area.
- Security measures at the airbase, used by the United States Air Force, have significantly increased with roadblocks restricting access to the site during the ongoing investigation.
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Five Men Held on Terror Suspicion After Three Vehicles Head Towards RAF Fairford
Five men remain in custody after armed officers stopped three vans near RAF Fairford. Residents were evacuated while specialists examined the vehicles and investigators assessed possible motives.
Le Journal de Montreal
Le Journal de QuebecBritish police declared a "major incident" and evacuated houses near a military base used by the US Army
Five men were arrested near the RAF Fairford airbase in the UK, used by the American Air Force, suspected of explosives-related crimes and the preparation of a terrorist act. Tens of homes nearby were evacuated, several roads blocked, and military engineers were checking three suspicious vehicles.
US Stealth Bomber Base In UK On "Delta" Alert As Counter-Terror Police Make Arrests, Deploy Bomb Squad Search Of Vans
US Stealth Bomber Base In UK On "Delta" Alert As Counter-Terror Police Make Arrests, Deploy Bomb Squad Search Of Vans British counterterrorism police declared a major incident near RAF Fairford, an airbase used by the US Air Force, after several men were arrested on suspicion of explosives offenses. RAF Fairford was reportedly placed on "Delta," the highest threat level, according to the national news agency Press Association, now known as PA Me…
Also suspected of violation of the explosives law - base is used by U.S. Air Force.
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