No explosives found in UK airbase probe

Economic Times - Sep 29, 2026

Britain's counter-terrorism police investigated a suspected plot related to a British airbase utilised by US forces. No improvised explosive devices were discovered during the investigation, which focused on search operations. A quantity of petrol was recovered from vehicles at the scene, while searches of properties in London were conducted. Five men were arrested on Sunday and are under investigation but have been released on bail.

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