Two Latvian men were arrested near RAF Molesworth by UK police in the early hours of Thursday. The men, who reside in the UK, were initially detained at 2 a.M. Near the Royal Air Force base, located approximately 100 kilometers north of London. The arrest occurred during a routine operation by the Ministry of Defence security patrols.
The Royal Air Force base, RAF Molesworth, hosts US and NATO intelligence operations, including staff from the US Africa Command and the NATO Intelligence Fusion Centre. The facility plays a key role in providing intelligence to the Supreme Allied Commander in Europe. Police have not yet confirmed a link between the arrest and recent events at RAF Fairford, another UK military base.
This incident follows a pattern of security measures at UK military installations. The two men are currently in police custody, and counter-terrorism units are investigating the circumstances of their arrest. No further details have been released regarding the nature of the investigation or the men’s alleged activities. The case remains under review by authorities.
