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27-09-2026
British police declared a major incident after arresting several men on suspicion of offences under the Explosives Act near RAF Fairford, a Royal Air Force station in Gloucestershire, southwest England, that hosts United States Air Force personnel and operations.
India TodayKey details of the incident:
Arrests and Bomb Squad Deployment: Gloucestershire Police detained multiple individuals early on Sunday under the Explosives Act. A British Army specialist explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) team was called in to examine several vehicles, deploying bomb-disposal robots to inspect the site.
The Guardian+ 1Evacuations: As a precaution, emergency services evacuated residents from several homes in the nearby village of Whelford, approximately two miles from the base, relocating them to a local leisure centre.
India TodayContainment and Investigation: Counter-terrorism police stepped in to lead the investigation. While police stated that the situation was contained and established security cordons, authorities have not officially confirmed whether the suspects or vehicles were directly targeting the base.
The GuardianHeightened Security: Access to the facility was heavily restricted with armed police roadblocks. The U.S. military raised force protection and alert levels across affected UK installations while stating that their units remain vigilant.
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