British police arrested five men on September 27, 2026, on suspicion of terrorism and explosives offenses near RAF Fairford airbase in Gloucestershire, where the U.S. operates long-range bombers targeting Iran. Authorities lifted asset freezes on 45 companies and 19 funds by September 28 as part of a broader investigation into an investment fund crisis affecting over 450,000 investors.
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UK police arrest men on explosives act offenses after air base security stepped up-Sky Reuters
Britain's Gloucestershire police stated that they had arrested several men on suspicion of offenses under the Explosives Act after the security measures were stepped up, Sky News reported.
UK police arrest 5 by air base under terrorism act reuters.com
LONDON, Sept 27 (Reuters) - British police said counter-terrorism officers were leading efforts to establish what had happened at an airbase used by the US Air Force on Sunday, after they arrested five men on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act. The five men were also arrested on suspicion of committing offences under the Explosives Act. (Reporting by Kate Holton; Editing by Alexandra Hudson)
abcnews.com/International/uk-... British police announced on Sunday morning that five people were arrested "on suspicion of offenses under the explosives act" close to a major air base.
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developing situation apple.news/AmVALKuxHTUS... The village of Whelford is located around 2 miles from RAF Fairford.
The five suspects were being held on suspicion of explosive and terrorism offences.
British police arrest five near US air base on terrorism suspicion Reuters
www.cnn.com/2026/09/27/u... UK police arrested five men close to an airbase in England that is used by US long-range bombers on suspicion of terror and explosives offenses.
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