A general view of HM Naval Base Clyde on March 4, 2025 in Faslane, Scotland.Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

Two people arrested trying to access UK’s Faslane naval base – POLITICO

by · POLITICO

LONDON — Two people have been arrested after trying to get into the Faslane naval base, where the U.K.'s nuclear submarines are based.

A 34-year-old man and a 31-year-old woman were detained after attempting to enter the base at around 5 p.m. on Thursday, Police Scotland said in a statement.

A Royal Navy spokesperson acknowledged the arrests and said: "As the matter is subject to an ongoing investigation, we will not comment further.”