Two Latvians arrested at RAF base in Cambridgeshire released on bail

Men found inside RAF Molesworth, used by US and Nato for intelligence, freed on strict conditions as police continue investigation

Two Latvians arrested at RAF base in Cambridgeshire released on bail

TL;DR

  • Two Latvian men were arrested at RAF Molesworth in Cambridgeshire.
  • The base is used by the US military and Nato for intelligence operations.
  • The arrests followed the discovery of an abandoned vehicle near the base.
  • The men were found inside the facility after a hole was found in the perimeter fence.
  • They were arrested on suspicion of trespass, criminal damage, and entering a prohibited place under the National Security Act 2023.
  • Both men have been released on bail with strict conditions.
  • Counter Terrorism Policing London is investigating potential motivations and checking for connections to other incidents.
  • Searches were conducted at two addresses in the Peterborough area.