Member of US Army arrested by UK counter-terror police
British counter-terrorism police say allegations relate to Russia; searches underway at two Gloucestershire locations
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- British counter-terrorism police arrested a 41-year-old US Army member near Gloucester on Tuesday on suspicion of National Security Act offences related to Russia.
- Searches are underway at two Gloucestershire locations, and the FBI is working with UK police and the US military.
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British counter-terrorism police arrested a 41-year-old US Army member near Gloucester on Tuesday on suspicion of offences under the National Security Act. The allegations relate to Russia. Officers are carrying out searches at two locations in Gloucestershire. Counter-terrorism police in the UK are working closely with the US military and the FBI.
A member of the US Army has been arrested by British counter-terrorism police.
The 41-year-old man was arrested near Gloucester on Tuesday, on suspicion of offences under the National Security Act, the Metropolitan Police said.
The force said the allegations related to Russia.
As part of the investigation, officers are carrying out searches at two locations in Gloucestershire.
Counter-terrorism police in the UK is working closely with the US military and the FBI.
FBI director Kash Patel said in a statement: "This important arrest involves allegations of espionage, which is of the utmost concern to the United States and our allies."
Deputy Assistant Commissioner Vicki Evans, from Counter Terrorism Policing, described the arrest as "significant".
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Open Questions
- What specific espionage allegations are involved?
- What evidence led to the arrest?
- What is the status of the searches at the two Gloucestershire locations?
- Will the suspect face charges in the UK or be extradited to the US?
