Two Latvian Men Arrested at RAF Molesworth Amid Security Concerns
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- •Two Latvian men arrested for breaching security at RAF Molesworth.
- •The incident is not linked to a suspected plot against RAF Fairford.
- •UK authorities are increasing vigilance at military sites following recent security concerns.
On October 8, 2026, British counter-terrorism police arrested two Latvian men at RAF Molesworth, a Royal Air Force base used by US personnel. The arrests followed the discovery of an abandoned vehicle and a small breach in the base's perimeter fence. Initially detained for trespassing and criminal damage, they were later re-arrested under the National Security Act 2023 for entering a prohibited place with potentially harmful intentions. This incident is reportedly separate from a recent suspected plot targeting another airbase, RAF Fairford, linked to Iran. Both men are UK residents, and police are conducting searches at two local addresses. The UK Defence Ministry emphasized their vigilance regarding threats to military sites, and the US Air Force expressed appreciation for the local law enforcement's rapid response.
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