Britain Releases on Bail the Five Arrested in the Fairford Base Plot

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The British anti-terrorism police announced today, Monday, that the five men arrested on suspicion of involvement in a plot targeting the Fairford base used by U.S. forces will be released on bail.

Police Chief Lawrence Taylor told reporters: "After extensive interviews and investigations, the five detained men will be released on bail this afternoon."

He added: "To be absolutely clear, this does not mean that the investigation is over. Their movements and communications with others will be subject to strict restrictions."

For his part, British Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced on Monday that he has called for an emergency crisis meeting in light of the plot to attack the Fairford base.

Burnham said in radio statements: "I will chair a Cobra meeting later this afternoon, to ensure that the picture is complete and the situation is very clear before us."

This cell usually meets to discuss how the government deals with emergency situations, and is attended by ministers, police officials, and intelligence agencies.