
Several men arrested under the Explosives Act as EOD team examines vehicles near RAF base.
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Police declared a major incident in Whelford near RAF Fairford following arrests under the Explosives Act.
A major incident has been declared and homes have been evacuated in a village near an RAF base which hosts the United States Air Force.
Gloucestershire Police said residents in Whelford, near RAF Fairford, have been taken to a leisure centre while investigations continue.
Several men have been arrested on suspicion of offences under the Explosives Act, police said.
The Army's specialist explosive ordnance disposal team is currently examining a number of vehicles.
Police said a cordon is currently in place in the area and that officers believe the incident is contained.
A large emergency services presence was seen in the area, including a Hazardous Area Response Team.
Gloucestershire Police said: "A number of properties are currently being evacuated in the Whelford area following the declaration of a major incident.
"It follows the arrest of several men on suspicion of offences under the Explosives Act.
"We are working closely with our partners and are enacting the well-rehearsed plans we have in place."

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