Two Arrested After Attempted Entry at UK Nuclear Submarine Base
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Two people have been arrested after allegedly attempting to gain access to a major UK naval base housing nuclear submarines.
Police were called at around 5pm on Thursday, March 19, following reports that two individuals were trying to enter HM Naval Base Clyde (Faslane), one of the most sensitive military sites in the country.
The base is home to the UK’s Trident-armed ballistic missile submarines, as well as the Royal Navy’s fleet of Astute-class nuclear-powered attack submarines.
A spokesperson for Police Scotland confirmed:
“Around 5pm on Thursday, March 19, we were made aware of two people attempting to enter HM Naval Base Clyde. A 34-year-old man and a 31-year-old woman have been arrested in connection and enquiries are ongoing.”
The Ministry of Defence has also confirmed it is assisting with the ongoing investigation.
The incident comes amid heightened national security concerns following recent charges brought against individuals accused of espionage activities in the UK.
Earlier this week, two men were charged under the National Security Act over allegations they carried out surveillance on behalf of a foreign intelligence service.
The men — a 40-year-old British-Iranian national and a 22-year-old Iranian national — are accused of engaging in conduct likely to assist a foreign intelligence service.
It is alleged that surveillance took place between July and August last year, including activity linked to the Israeli embassy in London and a historic synagogue.
Security services have previously warned of increasing foreign intelligence activity within the UK.
The UK’s domestic security agency, MI5, alongside police, has stated that more than 20 alleged assassination and kidnapping plots linked to Iran have been identified within a single year, targeting individuals living in Britain.
Authorities have not confirmed whether the attempted entry at Faslane is linked to any wider investigation. Enquiries remain ongoing. Follow Manchester Today on Facebook, and Instagram. Send your story ideas to Newsdesk@ManchesterToday.org.uk
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