Men arrested and houses evacuated in major incident near RAF Fairford
Also reported by Guardian World
Summary
Police declared a major incident near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire and evacuated homes in the nearby village of Whelford. Several men were arrested on suspicion of breaking explosives laws, and a special Army team is checking vehicles for explosives.Key Facts
- The incident happened near RAF Fairford, a base used by the U.S. Air Force.
- Residents of Whelford were moved to a nearby leisure center for safety.
- Multiple men were arrested for suspected offences under the Explosives Act.
- The Army's explosive ordnance disposal team is inspecting several vehicles.
- Police set up a safety cordon and said the situation is under control.
- A large emergency services team was present, including a Hazardous Area Response Team.
- Police are following planned safety procedures and working with partner agencies.
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