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A MAN and woman have been arrested after attempting to enter Faslane naval base.

20th March, https://www.thenational.scot/news/25954299.man-woman-arrested-attempting-enter-faslane-naval-base/

The incident, which took place at around 5pm on Thursday, saw the pair reportedly ask if they could enter.

They were refused permission and were then arrested shortly after. It is understood the pair did not try to force their way into the base.

According to the PA news agency, the man is understood to be Iranian.

The Faslane naval base, also known as HM Naval Base Clyde, is located on the eastern shore of Gare Loch in Argyll and Bute.

It is home to the core of the UK’s submarine fleet and the Trident nuclear deterrent.

A Police Scotland spokesman said: “Around 5pm on Thursday, 19 March, 2026, we were made aware of two people attempting to enter HM Naval Base Clyde.

“A 34-year-old man and 31-year-old woman have been arrested in connection and enquiries are ongoing.”

A Navy spokesperson said: “Police Scotland have arrested two people who unsuccessfully attempted to enter HM Naval Base Clyde on Thursday 19 March.

“As the matter is subject to an ongoing investigation, we will not comment further.”

March 24, 2026 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | secrets,lies and civil liberties, UK