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A major incident was declared near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire on Sunday after five men were arrested on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act as well as offences under the Explosives Act, prompting the evacuation of homes in the nearby village of Whelford.
British police arrest several people near RAF Fairford as bomb squad examines vehicles and residents are evacuated; security tightened after Iranian threats
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.