Five arrested near RAF Fairford as counter-terrorism police investigate explosives offenses
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Five men were arrested near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire on Sunday on suspicion of preparation of a terrorist act, according to AP, and offenses involving explosives, according to the Guardian and BBC.
UK counter-terrorism police are leading the investigation after authorities declared a major incident near the airbase, which is used by the U.S. Air Force. An Army explosive ordnance disposal team examined vehicles near the base, while a Hazardous Area Response Team was deployed within a security cordon.
Police evacuated homes in the nearby village of Whelford and took residents to a leisure center in Cirencester. Authorities said the incident was contained, though investigations continued. Roadblocks, armed officers and additional security measures were reported around the area.
The Guardian reported that materials seized during the arrests were being assessed to determine whether they were dangerous and capable of use in an attack. Investigators were keeping an open mind about any possible connection to Iran or another state, the newspaper said.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham was receiving regular updates. A government spokesperson thanked emergency services for acting quickly to detain the suspects and protect the community, while saying further comment would be inappropriate during the investigation. The U.S. Air Force said personnel at RAF Fairford remained vigilant.
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