What actions did officials take in response to the incident near RAF Fairford?
Officials declared a major incident and set up roadblocks overnight near the base. Armed officers responded to the area and arrested five men in the Whelford area.
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What triggered the police response near RAF Fairford on the Sunday in question?
Around 12:45 a.m. local time on Sunday, police received a call regarding three suspicious vehicles that appeared to be traveling towards the air base used by the U.S. 501st Combat Support Wing and the 420th Air Base Squadron.
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What is the specific location and the significance of the air base where the suspicious activity occurred?
The incident occurred near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire. This air base is used by the U.S. Air Force, specifically the 501st Combat Support Wing and the 420th Air Base Squadron, for operations in Iran.
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How many individuals were arrested in connection with alleged terrorism and explosives offenses near the U.S. Air Force base in Gloucestershire?
Five men were arrested by armed officers in the Whelford area. They were taken into custody on suspicion of committing offenses under the Explosives Act and on suspicion of preparation of a terrorist act, contrary to section 5 of the Terrorism Act.
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