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'Quantity of petrol' but no explosives found in three vehicles near RAF Fairford

'Quantity of petrol' but no explosives found in three vehicles near RAF Fairford

Also reported by Guardian World

Summary

Police found petrol but no explosives in three vans near RAF Fairford, a U.S. military base in England. Five men were arrested on suspicion of explosives and terrorism but were released on bail the next day while investigations continue.

Key Facts

  • Three vans were searched near RAF Fairford in western England.
  • Police found petrol but no explosive devices in the vans.
  • Five men, all UK nationals in their 20s, were arrested on suspicion of explosives and terrorism.
  • The arrests followed a security alert at the U.S. military base early on Sunday.
  • The men were released on bail the following day as part of the ongoing investigation.
  • Police acted after a public report about suspicious vehicles near the base.
  • U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio suggested a foreign actor might be involved.
  • Police expect to finish the investigation scenes by Wednesday.
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