Two individuals have been apprehended for trying to access the naval facility where Britain’s four nuclear submarines are stationed, according to authorities. The suspects, a 34-year-old man from Iran and a 31-year-old woman from Romania, were taken into custody after an incident at HM Naval Base Clyde, commonly referred to as Faslane, in Argyll and Bute. The duo made an unsuccessful attempt to breach the base, located near Helensburgh, as confirmed by the Royal Navy.

A spokesperson for Police Scotland reported that on Thursday, March 19, 2026, they were alerted to the presence of the two individuals trying to gain entry to HM Naval Base Clyde. The Iranian man and Romanian woman, aged 34 and 31 respectively, have been arrested and charged in connection with the incident. They are scheduled to appear at Dumbarton Sheriff Court on Monday, March 23, while investigations are still ongoing.

Specifics about the nature of the alleged trespassing have not been disclosed, including whether the suspects were attempting to capture images or engage in other unauthorized activities on the premises. A Royal Navy representative mentioned that Police Scotland had detained the pair for their failed entry attempt at HM Naval Base Clyde on March 19. Due to the ongoing investigation, no further comments will be made at this time.

Faslane serves as the operational base for the UK’s Trident-armed ballistic missile submarines, in addition to accommodating the Royal Navy’s seven Astute-class nuclear-powered attack submarines, equipped with Tomahawk land-attack cruise missiles for precise strikes on targets located hundreds of miles inland.