British police on Sunday arrested a number of men on suspicion of involvement in crimes related to explosives near Fairford Air Base, which the United States uses to carry out strikes on Iranian missile sites. Residents were evacuated from their homes, while anti-terrorism police took over the investigation. Gloucestershire Police indicated that a specialized team from the army was examining a number of vehicles in the Wilford area near the base, after announcing a major accident. The police confirmed that they believe the situation is under control, with security measures and investigations continuing. For its part, the British government announced that the Prime Minister was receiving updates regarding the incident, considering that it would not be appropriate to make further comments in light of the ongoing investigations.