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Major incident declared near RAF Fairford as men held on suspicion of explosives offences
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People evacuated from village as army inspects vehicles near airbase in Gloucestershire used by US forces Several men have been arrested on suspicion of offences under the Explosives Act after the declaration of a major incident at RAF Fairford. A bomb squad was sent to the villa
People evacuated from village as army inspects vehicles near airbase in Gloucestershire used by US forces Several men have been arrested on suspicion of offences under the Explosives Act after the declaration of a major incident at RAF Fairford. A bomb squad was sent to the village of Whelford after extra security measures, including the fortification of entrances to the base, were put in place. Roadblocks and armed police have also been seen in the area over the weekend.
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