Overview
- Gloucestershire Police, which declared a "major incident" on Sunday, said several men were arrested on suspicion of offences linked to explosives.
- British Army explosive ordnance disposal teams are examining multiple vehicles at the scene as officers maintain a security cordon.
- Several homes in the Whelford and Fairford area were evacuated and residents were taken to a nearby leisure centre for safety.
- Police say the scene is contained but have not confirmed the number of detainees or whether explosives have been found.
- RAF Fairford hosts US Air Force units and has recently been authorised by the UK for operations tied to Iranian missile sites, and authorities say the investigation will determine if there is any wider security link.