Police today removed residents from their homes near an England air base used by the United States and detained several men on suspicion of explosive-related crimes.
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27/09/2026
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RAF Fairford
A gloucestershire police reported today that residents of “several properties” in Whelford, West England, were taken to a nearby leisure center and that the situation is under control.
The locality is near the base of the RAF Fairford, used by US forces for strictly limited attacks during the war with Iran.
After the start of the war between the United States and Israel against Iran on 28 February, the British Government authorised the US military to use the Fairford base to attack Iranian missile installations.
According to the police, several men were arrested on suspicion of crimes under the Explosives Act and army experts in decommissioning explosive devices are examining several vehicles.
Police have not confirmed that the arrests are related to the air base.
“ A security perimeter is currently established, but we want to reassure people, since we believe this incident is controlled ", said the police.