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Five men arrested near RAF Fairford

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  • UK police arrested five men following reports of three suspicious vehicles near RAF Fairford, a base used by US bombers.
  • Counterterrorism officers are assisting with the investigation.

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RAF Fairford is a military base in the UK frequently used by US bomber aircraft.

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UK police say they arrested five men in connection with an incident near a Royal Air Force base used by US bombers.

Assistant Chief Constable Richard Ocone said police got a call at about 12.45am regarding three suspicious vehicles near RAF Fairford.

He said the men have been taken into custody and that police are working along with counterterrorism police.

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  • What was the nature of the suspicious activity?
  • Are the suspects linked to a specific threat?

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This article was originally published by SCMP Economy.

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