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Five men were arrested on terrorism charges after explosives were found in three vans near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire. Defence secretary Wes Streeting indicated that security forces were aware of the plot, which may have links to Iran due to the base hosting US missions.
🐿️ While the government claims awareness, the fact that explosives got so close to a key US air base suggests serious gaps in security that need immediate addressing.
Five men have been arrested on suspicion of preparation of a terrorist act after three suspicious vehicles were reported heading towards RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire. The bomb squad and armed police were deployed, and the village of Whelford was evacuated as a precaution.
🐿️ This incident shows how quickly a routine traffic stop can escalate into a major counter-terror operation when it involves a US airbase.
