Prosecutors have confirmed that no proceedings will be brought against an Iranian man after an incident saw two people allegedly attempt to enter Faslane, Britain’s nuclear submarine base.
A 34-year-old man from Iran and a 31-year-old woman from Romania were arrested following the incident at HM Naval Base Clyde on March 19 this year.
The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) has now confirmed that no proceedings will be taken against the 34-year-old man “at this time”.
The man had been charged, but was later released pending further inquiries without appearing in court.
Prosecutors had previously decided not to bring proceedings against the woman, with that decision made in April.
The latest decision concerning the Iranian man does not prevent prosecutors from taking action in the future if further evidence becomes available.
The COPFS said: “The procurator fiscal received a report relating to a 34-year-old man and an incident said to have occurred on March 19, 2026.
“After careful consideration of the facts and circumstances of the case, including the available admissible evidence, the procurator fiscal decided that there should be no proceedings taken at this time.
A 34-year-old man from Iran and a 31-year-old woman from Romania were arrested following the incident at HM Naval Base Clyde on March 19 this year
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“The Crown reserves the right to proceed in the future should further evidence become available.”
The Royal Navy previously said that two people had unsuccessfully attempted to enter the base.
HM Naval Base Clyde, is located on the Gare Loch in Argyll and Bute, and is a key site for the UK’s nuclear deterrent.
The base is home to the Royal Navy’s Vanguard-class submarines, which carry the UK’s nuclear arsenal.
It is also the home port for the Navy’s Astute-class nuclear-powered attack submarines.
COPFS is responsible for prosecuting crime in Scotland, and considers the available evidence when deciding whether criminal proceedings should be brought.
The Royal Navy indicated that neither individual successfully gained access to the sensitive areas of the base, with an earlier statement confirming the attempted breach was unsuccessful.
