Two Latvian nationals arrested on suspicion of trespass offences at RAF base
Counterterrorism police are investigating a possible national security breach after the men were found inside the base perimeter and a vehicle was recovered.
- On Oct 8, two Latvian nationals aged 36 and 32 were arrested inside the perimeter of RAF Molesworth in Cambridgeshire at 02:00hrs, Cambridgeshire Constabulary said.
- Defence security patrols identified an abandoned vehicle near the perimeter on Wednesday at around 10pm, prompting Officers to conduct further searches around the site.
- Counter Terrorism Policing re-arrested the two men on suspicion of an offence under the National Security Act, specifically "entering a prohibited place for a purpose prejudicial to the UK."
- Investigators are carrying out two searches at addresses in the Peterborough area as Counter Terrorism Policing London leads the probe, with enquiries ongoing.
- Commander Helen Flanagan said there is "nothing to suggest this incident is connected to the events at RAF Fairford last week," urging public vigilance.
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Two Latvian men were arrested after being found inside a military base in England, according to police. They remain in custody while counterterrorism officers investigate whether they entered the site for a purpose harmful to the United Kingdom. The incident began at around 10 p.m. on Wednesday, when police patrols discovered an abandoned vehicle near […]
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