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Five arrested in alleged plot at UK’s RAF Fairford base: What to know

On Monday,officials confirmed that a counterterrorism investigation is ongoing in Great Britain involving five men arrested on suspicion of suspicious activity near a U.S.-used military base, RAF Fairford, located about 100 miles west of London. President Trump stated that thes arrests resulted from long-term cooperation between U.S. and british authorities to prevent a terrorist attack, potentially targeting the base. RAF Fairford is among several British bases utilized by the U.S. Air Force. The article also includes promotional content for the Washington Examiner, emphasizing subscription options for full access to their news and analysis.


Officials on Monday confirmed a counterterrorism investigation is underway in Great Britain, in connection with five men who were arrested on charges of alleged suspicious activity near a military base used by the United States.

President Donald Trump has indicated that the arrests occurred after authorities in the U.S. worked with Britain “for a long time” to target suspects accused of traveling to RAF Fairford to carry out a terrorist attack. RAF Fairford is about 100 miles west of London and is one of several bases in Britain that have been used by the U.S. Air Force.

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