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UK Police Arrest Several Men Near US-Used Air Base

Sep 27, 202679 sources

Summary

In late September 2026, police in the United Kingdom declared a major incident near RAF Fairford, an air base used by US forces, and arrested several men on suspicion of explosives offences. Homes in the area were evacuated as counter-terror police investigated.

The arrests were made under explosives legislation, and authorities have not released further details about the men or the circumstances. The investigation is ongoing.

by WorldBrief & Maksim Micheliov | AI-generated summary

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