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Petrol but no explosives found in vehicles near RAF Fairford
Original: 'Quantity of petrol' but no explosives found in three vehicles near RAF Fairford
Three vehicles stopped near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire were found to be carrying a quantity of petrol, but police confirmed no explosives were discovered. The incident prompted attention because of the base's links to US forces and heightened security concerns. Authorities have not indicated any charges or wider threat arising from the stop.
Why now: The discovery near a sensitive military airbase naturally raised security fears until police clarified no explosives were involved.
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