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Five Arrested Near RAF Fairford After Terror Tip at US Bomber Base
Key Takeaways
- British police arrested five men near RAF Fairford on suspicion of explosive and terrorism offenses after a tip about three vans heading toward the base.
- The men were held on suspicion of preparation of a terrorist act; police said the incident appeared contained and a 400-meter cordon was set up.
- A bomb disposal unit examined the vehicles while 85 homes in a nearby village were evacuated and armed officers patrolled the site.
- RAF Fairford hosts U.S. forces and has been used to strike Iranian missile sites targeting ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
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