Two foreign nationals arrested after entering NATO intelligence base in the UK
A security breach occurred at a critical facility where US and NATO intelligence activities are conducted. Two Latvian citizens were sent to prison under the National Security Act.
Two Latvian nationals who scaled the perimeter fence and entered the RAF Molesworth military base—a hub for US and NATO intelligence operations in the UK—have been arrested and remanded in custody as part of a counter-terrorism investigation.
Security Breach at Military Base
A security breach occurred at the strategically important RAF Molesworth military base in the UK. Unauthorized entry was made into the critical facility where US and NATO intelligence operations are conducted.
Process of Apprehending the Suspects
The Ministry of Defence Police went on alert after discovering an abandoned vehicle in the area. Following a detailed inspection by bomb disposal experts, two suspects were captured inside the base during searches.
It was publicly announced by official authorities that the detained Latvian nationals are 32 and 36 years old.
Proceedings Under the National Security Act
The captured suspects were referred to the judicial process under Section 4 of the UK's National Security Act 2023. Authorities are focusing on the suspicion that the individuals entered a prohibited place with the intent to harm the country's interests.