Men held under Explosives Act as major incident declared

Published: Sep 27, 2026 7:41 AM • Updated: Sep 27, 2026 8:00 AM • Original source

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Homes are being evacuated

A major incident has been declared and homes have been evacuated in a village near an RAF base which hosts the United States Air Force.

Gloucestershire Police said residents in Whelford, near RAF Fairford, have been placed in a leisure centre while investigations continue.

Several men have been arrested suspicion of offences under the Explosives Act, police said.

The Army's specialist explosive ordnance disposal team is currently examining a number of vehicles.

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