Two Latvian men arrested after breaching UK RAF Molesworth base
Two Latvian nationals were arrested inside RAF Molesworth, a UK military base, after a security breach. Police state there is no current indication linking this incident to the November breach at RAF Fairford, but the pattern of unauthorized entry at UK bases raises force-protection concerns.
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Latvian Nationals Breach RAF Molesworth, UK Intelligence Hub
Two Latvian nationals were arrested after breaching the perimeter of RAF Molesworth, a UK base hosting US and NATO intelligence operations. The incident is being investigated under the National Security Act 2023, suggesting potential espionage or sabotage intent, though no definitive motive has been confirmed. This event follows a separate, unrelated intrusion near RAF Fairford, raising concerns about physical security at critical allied intelligence sites.