Gloucestershire Police
ON THE RECORD · 6 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“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.
“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.
“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.
“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.
“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.
“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.