UK air base ‘terror plot’ foiled when one of the suspects phoned police: report

A reported terror plot targeting a Royal Air Force base used by American military aircraft was foiled when one suspect contacted police, deepening the mystery around the incident.

Justin Tomlinson

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UK air base ‘terror plot’ foiled when one of the suspects phoned police: report

An alleged terror plot targeting a United Kingdom air base was foiled after one of the suspects contacted police, according to reports. The alleged plot involved a possible plan to launch an attack against the Royal Air Force base located at Fairford.[1][2]

The RAF Fairford base is also used by American military aircraft. The disclosure that an alleged suspect alerted law enforcement has deepened the mystery surrounding the incident as further details regarding the potential attack continue to emerge.[1][2]

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