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...
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File Photo: UK counterrorism police investigates suspected airbase plot; arrested 5 men and later sent on bail.
London: Britain's counter-terrorism police said on Tuesday that no improvised explosive devices had been found as part of an investigation into a suspected plot targeting a British airbase used by US forces to strike Iran. Police said a quantity of petrol had been recovered during searches of vehicles at the scene. They added that searches of properties in London had been carried out, while investigative scenes around RAF Fairford were being scaled back and were expected to close completely by Wednesday. Five men arrested on Sunday remain under investigation after being released on bail. Reuters