Gloucestershire Police
ON THE RECORD · 6 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“on suspicion of offenses under the explosives act”
Gloucestershire Police · said 2026-09-27 · reported 2026-09-27
Gloucestershire Police announced the arrests of several men near RAF Fairford in a statement on Sunday morning.
“We believe this incident is contained,”
Gloucestershire Police · said 2026-09-27 · reported 2026-09-27
Police said they believed the major incident near RAF Fairford was contained while working with partners.
“A number of properties are currently being evacuated in the Whelford area following the declaration of a major incident,”
Gloucestershire Police · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-27
Gloucestershire Police issued a statement after arresting several men near RAF Fairford on suspicion of explosives offenses.
“It follows the arrest of several men on suspicion of offenses under the explosives act.”
Gloucestershire Police · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-27
Gloucestershire Police issued a statement confirming the arrest of several men on suspicion of offenses under the explosives act.
“The Army's specialist explosive ordnance disposal team are currently examining a number of vehicles,”
Gloucestershire Police · said 2026-09-27 · reported 2026-09-27
Gloucestershire Police said in a statement that the Army's explosive ordnance disposal team was examining vehicles at the scene.
“We are working closely with our partners and are enacting the well-rehearsed plans we have in place.”
Gloucestershire Police · said 2026-09-27 · reported 2026-09-27
Police said they were working with partners and enacting rehearsed plans during the major incident near RAF Fairford.