Police find petrol but no explosives in RAF Fairford security scare
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·Summarised from bbc.co.uk, Russia Today, France 24
On September 26, 2026, police arrested five men aged 23-25 at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, England, following a security alert. A 400-meter cordon was established and 85 homes were evacuated. Authorities found a quantity of petrol but no explosives, and seized three vehicles. All five suspects were released on bail as the investigation continues.
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•Five men aged 23-25 were arrested on September 26, 2026, at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, England.
•A 400-meter cordon was set up and 85 homes were evacuated during the operation.
•Police found a 'quantity of petrol' but no explosives at the scene.
•Three vehicles were seized by Counter Terrorism Policing.
•All five suspects were released on bail.
•Separately, BBC reported 19,135 migrant crossings in the English Channel in 2026, a 42% decrease.
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France 24
Laurence Taylor, National Counter Terrorism Policing, UK government; Royal Air Force Fairford base, southwest England, United Kingdom; vehicles_seized: 3
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Russia Today
Russia Today reports the suspects as five young men from London, aged 23-25, detained and released on bail.; Russia Today reports a 400-meter cordon at RAF Fairford.; Russia Today mentions the Iranian embassy in London as an actor.