Emergency Situation near U.S. Air Base in Britain, Several People Arrested

Police have declared a major emergency near a key air base used by the U.S. Air Force in western Britain, evacuating several properties and arresting a number of people on suspicion of violating laws related to explosives. According to foreign news agencies, the incident took place in the village of Welford in Gloucestershire, where police detained several people and later called in an Army bomb disposal team. Experts are examining several vehicles at the scene.

In a statement, Gloucestershire Police said several properties in the Welford area were being evacuated as a precaution to ensure public safety. The arrested individuals are suspected of offenses under the Explosives Act. Authorities declared a major incident in the area and began emergency measures, while police and bomb disposal experts continued their operations. Police have not yet clarified whether any explosives were found in the vehicles under investigation. Authorities have also not released details about the motive behind the incident. Residents have been advised to take precautions and stay away from the affected area.

The village of Welford is located very close to the air base in question. The facility is an important Royal Air Force base that is also used by the U.S. Air Force, making the security situation particularly significant following the emergency in the area. According to officials, the people arrested during the police operation are being questioned, while bomb disposal experts are examining the suspected vehicles and other potential evidence. Following the evacuation of several properties, residents are being moved to safe locations. Authorities said all necessary measures are being taken to protect the public and that emergency operations will continue until the situation becomes clear. Further information is expected to be released as the investigation progresses.