UK Police Arrest Suspects Near RAF Fairford Over Explosives Offenses
RAF Fairford arrests follow an Explosives Act probe near the U.S. airbase in England Police evacuated homes and checked vehicles as the investigation continues
British police have arrested several suspects near RAF Fairford in southwest England on suspicion of offenses under the Explosives Act. Gloucestershire Police said the arrests took place about two miles from the airbase, which hosts U.S. Air Force assets and has recently been used in operations connected to the war in Iran.
Police said a major incident was declared in the Whelford area and that some nearby properties were evacuated while specialist Army explosive ordnance disposal teams examined vehicles at the scene. Authorities have not released the number of suspects or their identities.
U.S. President Donald Trump praised the arrests, while British officials said the situation was being handled and urged the public not to speculate. The investigation remains ongoing.