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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Five Arrested as Counter-Terror Police Investigate Incident Near RAF Fairford
Caption: Five Arrested as Counter-Terror Police Investigate Incident Near RAF Fairford. Five men were arrested after suspicious vehicles were reported travelling toward RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire early Sunday. Police detained them on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act and committing offences involving explosive materials. Authorities declared a major incident, evacuating dozens of nearby homes while bomb disposal specialists examined vehicles. A 400-metre security cordon was established as emergency teams responded and counter-terrorism officers assumed the investigation. RAF Fairford has recently supported US military operations, including missions connected with the conflict involving Iran. Police said the investigation remains at an early stage but currently believe the incident has been contained. A local resident reportedly alerted authorities after seeing three parked vans and several masked men nearby. Residents were told they could not return overnight while authorities continued investigating the suspicious vehicles and surrounding area. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,RAF Fairford,Gloucestershire,five arrests,counter-terrorism police,terrorist act,explosive materials,suspicious vehicles,major incident,bomb disposal,security cordon,US military operations,Iran conflict,masked men
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