India, Sept. 28 -- RAF Fairford Incident Latest News: A major incident was declared near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, UK, after five men were arrested in the nearby Whelford area on suspicion of explosives offences. Authorities evacuated around 85 households as the Army's specialist Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) unit examined several vehicles. Counter Terrorism Policing is leading the investigation.

What Happened?

According to Gloucestershire Police, officers received a call at around 12:45 am on Sunday, September 27, concerning three suspicious vehicles that appeared to be travelling towards RAF Fairford.

Armed officers responded and arrested five men in the Whelford area on suspicion of offences under the Explosives Act. The ...