UK counter-terror police probe explosives arrests near Fairford Air Base used by US forces

London, Sep 27 (UNI) UK counter-terrorism police launched an investigation after several individuals were arrested on suspicion of explosives offences near Royal Air Force Fairford in Gloucestershire, a base used by US forces. Several properties in the Whelford area were evacuated after authorities declared a "major incident", Gloucestershire Police said in a statement. "The Army's specialist explosive ordnance disposal team are currently examining a number of vehicles," police said in a statement. Meanwhile, UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is being kept informed about the incident, a government spokesperson said. "We are grateful to the emergency services, who have acted quickly…