Two Latvian Men Released After Trespassing Arrest at RAF Base

Two Latvian men arrested for trespassing at an RAF base used by US military intelligence have been bailed. Details emerge from the incident at RAF Molesworth.

Editorial Desk

October 9, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom — Two Latvian nationals were released on bail following their arrest for allegedly breaching the perimeter of an RAF base in Cambridgeshire. The incident occurred at RAF Molesworth, a facility associated with U.S. military intelligence and NATO operations.

The two men, aged 32 and 36, were taken into custody after a fence was breached at the site. Authorities confirmed that an abandoned vehicle was discovered during routine security patrols near the base at 10 p.m. on Wednesday. The Ministry of Defence Police and Counter Terrorism Policing are investigating the breach.

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According to UK police, the individuals were detained for suspected trespassing offenses. While no further details about their intentions or the circumstances of the breach have been disclosed, the incident has raised concerns over the security of the facility, which is known for its role in intelligence and counter-terrorism efforts.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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