Two Latvian men were arrested near RAF Molesworth in Cambridgeshire, UK, following an alleged breach of a restricted area. The men, both UK residents, were initially detained at 2 a.M. On Thursday. Police confirmed the incident is under investigation by counter-terrorism units.
The two men, aged 36 and 32, are Latvian nationals. They were re-arrested under the National Security Act 2023 on suspicion of entering a prohibited place. Authorities have not yet linked the incident to other recent events at RAF bases.
RAF Molesworth, located 112 km north of London, is operated by the U.S. Air Force and hosts intelligence staff from the U.S. Africa Command and the NATO Intelligence Fusion Centre. The base plays a key role in intelligence operations for NATO and the Supreme Allied Commander in Europe.
The arrest highlights ongoing security measures at UK military installations. The men are currently in custody while investigations continue. No further details have been released regarding the nature of the alleged breach.
