Two Latvians, 32 and 36, arrested after breaching RAF Molesworth fence
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Summary
UK counterterrorism police arrested two Latvian nationals, ages 32 and 36, under the National Security Act 2023 after they were found inside the perimeter of RAF Molesworth early Thursday. The base, used by the US and NATO, houses an intelligence hub and is undergoing a $556.5 million expansion. Ministry of Defense Police began investigating after finding an abandoned vehicle near the fence the previous evening. No motive has been stated.
Left-leaning
- 2 Latvians Arrested after Breaching Perimeter of RAF Molesworth, UK Air Base Used by USNew York Times · Oct 8, 2:37 PM
Center
- UK arrest 2 Latvians inside perimeter of RAF base housing U.S., NATO intelligence operationsAssociated Press · Oct 8, 1:08 PM
- Two men arrested after breaking into UK airbase used by US, counter-terrorism police sayReuters · Oct 8, 1:17 PM
Right-leaning
- 2 foreign nationals breach UK base housing key US, NATO intel hub amid $556M expansionFox News · Oct 8, 9:35 PM
- Foreign nationals breach UK base housing key US, NATO intel hub amid $556M expansionNew York Post · Oct 9, 3:48 AM