# UK reports ‘major incident,’ arrests near Fairford air base

https://mins.news/en/item/75828

- DW, 2026-09-27 09:14 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/uk-reports-major-incident-arrests-near-fairford-air-base/a-79447992?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> Buildings were evacuated in Whelford, near the US-used Fairford air base, while police said bomb disposal teams were examining vehicles. Several men were arrested on suspicion of offences under the Explosives Act, though police did not confirm whether the arrests were linked to the incident.

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