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29 Sept

Investigation 'ongoing': UK police release on bail five men held over airbase incident

UK authorities said Iran was involved in an incident near RAF Fairford. Five men were arrested after police reported suspicious vehicles near the airbase and were questioned on suspicion of explosives and terrorism offences. The men, described as British nationals from London in their 20s, were later released on bail.

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‘Major Incident’ Near RAF Fairford After Arrests Made Under Explosives Act

After U.S. forces at RAF Fairford rapidly stepped up security precautions yesterday, police have now confirmed that arrests have been made and residents evacuated in the adjacent village of Whelford as explosive ordnance disposal teams investigate a…

The Aviationist•Kai Greet27 Sept

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BREAKING: Explosive act arrests as major incident declared near RAF Fairford

A major incident has been declared near RAF Fairford with specialist explosive units examining multiple vehicles following multiple arrests under the Explosives Act.

UK Aviation News•Nick Harding27 Sept

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