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RAF Fairford suspected bomb plot: five men arrested are all UK nationals – The Latest

B2Upper-intermediateSeptember 28, 20269 min

Counter-terrorism police have confirmed the five men arrested over the suspected bomb plot near RAF Fairford are all British nationals in their 20s. The men were arrested on Sunday near the base in Gloucestershire, which is being used by the US air force in its operations against Iran. Lucy Hough speaks to the Guardian’s defence and security editor, Dan Sabbagh – watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

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This is The Guardian. That is the top priority of investigators, to work out if there is a state link to this, in particular if it's a role.

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The arrest in the UK was fantastic. Working with Britain, it was an amazing job. We had them under investigation. British authorities, investigators have been saying

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it wasn't an intelligence-led operation. In other words, it was a tip off from a vigilant member of the public. The impression given is investigation that's growing in size and complexity, not one that's reducing.

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