By September 27, 2026, police in southwestern England reported the arrest of several individuals suspected of crimes related to explosives in a village near an air base used by U.S. forces. The police in Gloucestershire had declared a major incident, leading to the evacuation of several properties in the Whelford area.
The arrests were made under the country’s explosives act. Authorities emphasized the presence of a bomb disposal team that was inspecting various vehicles at the scene.
Local residents in the area were evacuated, and a cordon was established to contain the situation. The incident took place near RAF Fairford, a base used by American forces for limited strikes amid the conflict with Iran. Since the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran began on February 28, the U.K. government permitted American military activities at the Fairford base to target Iranian missile sites.
However, police did not confirm any direct connection between the arrests and the air base. Recent security measures have intensified at the location, as an eyewitness noted increased roadblocks and armed police restricting access.
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Source: CBS/AP
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