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RAF Molesworth: Two Latvian men arrested after security breach
Two Latvian nationals, aged 32 and 36, have been arrested following a security breach at RAF Molesworth in Cambridgeshire. The facility is a non-flying base operated by the U.S. Air Force and serves as a major intelligence hub, housing the NATO Intelligence Fusion Centre and U.S. military intelligence operations for Europe and Africa.
The incident was detected on a Wednesday night after security patrols discovered an abandoned vehicle near the perimeter. Subsequent searches identified a small breach in the base's fence. The suspects, who are residents of the United Kingdom, were apprehended inside the perimeter in the early hours of Thursday.
While initially detained for trespass and criminal damage, the men were later arrested under Section 4 of the National Security Act 2023 for entering a prohibited place for a purpose prejudicial to the United Kingdom. Counter-terrorism police are leading the investigation, which includes searches at addresses in the Peterborough area.
Commander Helen Flanagan, Head of Counter Terrorism Policing London, stated that there is currently no evidence linking this breach to a recent security incident at RAF Fairford. Authorities are continuing to investigate the potential motivations behind the men's presence at the site.
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Andy Burnham · Cambridgeshire Constabulary · Counter Terrorism Policing London · Donald Trump · Helen Flanagan · Iran · Ministry of Defence Police · NATO · NATO Intelligence Fusion Centre · RAF Fairford · RAF Molesworth · United Kingdom
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- [● 8 SOURCES] RAF Molesworth serves as a hub for US military intelligence operations and the NATO Intelligence Fusion Centre. www.seznamzpravy.cz · www.gbnews.com · wydarzenia.interia.pl · www.eldiario.es · www.rt.com · +3 more
- [● 18 SOURCES] The incident was detected after security patrols found an abandoned vehicle and a small hole in the perimeter fence. www.rd.nl · www.seznamzpravy.cz · www.gbnews.com · wydarzenia.interia.pl · www.eldiario.es · +12 more
- [● 18 SOURCES] The suspects were arrested under the National Security Act 2023 for entering a prohibited place for a purpose prejudicial to the UK. www.gbnews.com · wydarzenia.interia.pl · www.rt.com · www.timesnownews.com · www.wisbechstandard.co.uk · +12 more
- [● 18 SOURCES] Two Latvian men, aged 32 and 36, were arrested inside the perimeter of RAF Molesworth. www.rd.nl · www.seznamzpravy.cz · www.gbnews.com · wydarzenia.interia.pl · www.eldiario.es · +12 more
- [● 18 SOURCES] Commander Helen Flanagan stated there is currently no evidence linking the Molesworth incident to the recent events at RAF Fairford. www.rd.nl · www.seznamzpravy.cz · www.gbnews.com · www.rt.com · www.timesnownews.com · +12 more
- [● 4 SOURCES] The two men have been released on bail. www.businessdaily.gr · pmo.ee · mymotherlode.com · www.capital.gr
- [● 14 SOURCES] Counter Terrorism Policing is leading the investigation. www.wisbechstandard.co.uk · almanartv.com.lb · www.businessdaily.gr · pmo.ee · www.rd.nl · +9 more