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British prosecutors charge two men over RAF Fairford incident

By Drooid · Oct 27, 2026, 3:59 PM UTC · How we work

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British Prosecutors Charge

British prosecutors charged Mohmed Abdulkarim, 24, and Nouman Essghir, 24, with national security offences.
The charges stem from a September 27 incident near RAF Fairford airbase in Gloucestershire.
Abdulkarim is accused of assisting Iran’s intelligence service, while Essghir is accused of entering a prohibited place.
They will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, October 27, while six other men remain on police bail.

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Police Seize Petrol

EOD explosives ordnance disposal team deployed a robot to inspect three vans near RAF Fairford.
Over 80 homes in Whelford were evacuated, residents and pets taken to Cirencester Leisure Centre.
Police seized petrol from the vans but found no explosive material.
Seven men were initially arrested in the suspected bomb plot and released on strict bail.
Police declared a major incident, cordoning the area and deploying extensive resources.

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British Prosecutors Charge

British prosecutors charged Mohmed Abdulkarim, 24, and Nouman Essghir, 24, with national security offences.
The charges stem from a September 27 incident near RAF Fairford airbase in Gloucestershire.
Abdulkarim is accused of assisting Iran’s intelligence service, while Essghir is accused of entering a prohibited place.
They will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, October 27, while six other men remain on police bail.

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