5 Men Arrested on Suspicion of Terrorism Offenses Near RAF Fairford, Air Base Used by U.S.

British counterterrorism police said the men were arrested after three suspicious vehicles appeared to be traveling toward R.A.F. Fairford early on Sunday.

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5 Men Arrested on Suspicion of Terrorism Offenses Near RAF Fairford, Air Base Used by U.S.

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Police evacuated homes Sunday near an air base in England used by the U.S. and arrested several men over suspected explosives offenses.

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5 Men Arrested on Suspicion of Terrorism Offenses Near RAF Fairford, Air Base Used by U.S.

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Multiple arrests on suspicion of explosives offenses near U.K. base used by U.S. forces

Police evacuated homes Sunday near an air base in England used by the U.S. and arrested several men over suspected explosives offenses.

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