Residents near RAF Fairford were evacuated on September 27 after police received reports of suspicious activity around vans in the Whelford area overnight. Local members of a WhatsApp group noticed the activity and alerted authorities; a farmer's chance encounter and a 999 call triggered the response that led to the arrests of five men suspected of preparing a terrorist act.
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Local people say members of WhatsApp group noticed suspicious activity around vans in Whelford overnight Those living near RAF Fairford have been used to disturbance from protesters and a heavy police presence after the decision to allow the US air force to use it as a base for attacks on Iran. But in recent weeks, people have noticed dramatically increased security measures, with the gates of the
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026... Local people say members of WhatsApp group noticed suspicious activity around vans in Whelford overnight
27/9 2026 Late-night drive and a 999 call: farmer’s chance encounter that led to #terrorism #arrests at #RAF base #Fairford www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026... Local people say members of WhatsApp group noticed suspicious activity around vans in Whelford overnight
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