# Five arrested on terrorism charges near UK airbase used by US military, police say

https://mins.news/en/video/76556

- Guardian News, 2026-09-28 03:53 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8dXao6Eqfc

> Five men were arrested in Whelford near RAF Fairford in southwestern England on suspicion of explosives offences after three suspicious vehicles were reported heading toward the base. Police established a 400-metre safety perimeter around the vehicles and advised residents of…

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