An Iranian male and a Romanian female have been charged following an alleged attempt to access a nuclear missile facility in Scotland, according to a statement from Police Scotland on Saturday.
The incident reportedly occurred around 5 p.m. on Thursday, when authorities were alerted to two individuals trying to gain entry to HM Naval Base Clyde.
“A 34-year-old man from Iran and a 31-year-old woman from Romania have been detained and charged concerning this matter. They are scheduled to appear at Dumbarton Sheriff Court on Monday, March 23,” stated Police Scotland, adding that investigations are still underway.
Fox News Digital has contacted Police Scotland for additional information.
HMS Artful, a submarine from the Astute-class of nuclear-powered fleet vessels, was photographed at His Majesty’s Naval Base Clyde on March 4, 2025. (Image: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)
According to a report by the Telegraph, referencing the Times, the individuals were initially denied entry due to improper credentials and were subsequently apprehended nearby for allegedly displaying suspicious behavior.
HM Naval Base Clyde — commonly known as Faslane — is considered the primary base for the United Kingdom’s missile fleet.
The Royal Navy says the base is home “to the core of the Submarine Service, including the nation’s nuclear deterrent, and the new generation of hunter-killer submarines.”
A general view of His Majesty’s Naval Base Clyde on March 4, 2025 in Faslane, Scotland. (Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)
The U.K. Parliament says the Royal Navy currently operates a fleet of nine submarines, with the entire fleet based at HM Naval Base Clyde.
“Five of those are conventionally-armed nuclear-powered attack submarines of the Astute class. A further four are ballistic missiles submarines (SSBN) of the Vanguard class that comprise the UK’s submarine-based nuclear deterrent,” it added.
HMS Artful, an Astute-class nuclear-powered fleet submarine, is shown at His Majesty’s Naval Base Clyde on March 4, 2025 in Faslane, Scotland. (Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)
A Royal Navy spokesperson said in a statement to Fox News Digital on Friday, “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.”
