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Two men arrested after breaking into UK airbase used by US, counterterrorism police say
CNN • • general
Key Points:
- British counterterrorism police arrested two Latvian men inside RAF Molesworth, a Royal Air Force base used by US personnel, following the discovery of an abandoned vehicle and a breach in the perimeter fence.
- The men, aged 32 and 36, were initially charged with trespassing and criminal damage, later re-arrested on suspicion of entering a prohibited place for a purpose prejudicial to the UK under the National Security Act 2023.
- Authorities have found no evidence linking this incident to a recent suspected plot targeting RAF Fairford, another UK airbase used by the US military, which raised security concerns nationwide.
- RAF Molesworth hosts intelligence and command operations, including a NATO intelligence center, but is not used for flying operations; security measures remain highly vigilant amid ongoing threats.
- UK and US officials emphasized close cooperation and swift response to ensure the safety and security of military sites and surrounding communities.
