UK police working with counter-terrorism unit investigate 'major incident' at air force base, 5 arrested

Local time on September 27, UK police held a briefing on a "major incident" that occurred that day at Royal Air Force Fairford base. As of now, five men have been arrested in connection with the RAF base incident, and those arrested are suspected of violating relevant provisions of the UK's Explosive Substances Act. Residents of 85 households near the base have been advised to evacuate. Police also stated that they are working with counter-terrorism police departments to carry out the investigation. A British Army specialist explosive ordnance disposal team is inspecting multiple vehicles at the scene. Police said they will continue to release the latest information on the investigation and response to the incident. At present, information such as the specific nature of the incident, casualties, and the progress of the investigation still awaits further confirmation by police.