### [2026-09-27](/feed/2026/09/27/index.md)

##### RAF Fairford
# Five men are arrested in relation to a 'major incident' at RAF Fairford air base in England. They are arrested on suspicion of committing offences that violate the Explosives Act 1875. 




### Sources:

1. [CNN](https://edition.cnn.com/2026/09/27/uk/fairford-arrests-uk-raf-us-intl)
2. [The Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/sep/27/major-incident-declared-near-raf-fairford-as-men-arrested-on-suspicion-of-explosives-offences)

### Changes:

1. Five men are arrested in relation to a 'major incident' at RAF Fairford, England. They are arrested on suspicion of committing offences that violate the Explosives Act 1875.  _2026-09-27 16:10:09 (First version)_
1. Five men are arrested in relation to a 'major incident' at RAF Fairford air base in England. They are arrested on suspicion of committing offences that violate the Explosives Act 1875.  _(Current version)_

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