All Those Arrested Near Fairford Airbase Over Terrorism Allegations Are British Citizens: Police
Mian Nadeem
Published September 28, 2026 | 07:21 PM
British counterterrorism police are investigating the full details of the suspects’ activities, their knowledge, and motives behind the incident involving individuals arrested near the Royal Air Force Fairford airbase, used by the United States.
According to British media, the suspects, aged between 23 and 25, are from London. They were detained on Sunday on suspicion of terrorism and explosives-related offenses.
In a statement, the counterterrorism police noted that a decision on charging the suspects had not yet been made, emphasizing the complexity and scale of the operation.
Police acknowledged the speculation surrounding the incident's motives and the related geopolitical questions.
Recall that British police previously reported detaining five suspicious individuals near the Fairford airbase, used by the United States for operations against Iran. On Sunday morning, 85 homes near Fairford were evacuated due to reports of suspicious vehicles in the area.
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