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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 hosting U.S. forces in the southwest of England.
The incident triggered a massive response, with homes evacuated and bomb disposal teams searching three vans close to the base.
The men have been detained on suspicion of preparation of a terrorist act after three suspicious vehicles were reported to be travelling towards the base.