US Army soldier arrested in UK by counter-terror cops in Russia-linked probe
BREAKING – US Army soldier arrested in UK by counter-terror cops in Russia-linked probe
A member of the US Army has been arrested near Gloucester (stock)
A member of the US Army has been arrested near Gloucester on suspicion of offences under the National Security Act 2023 which relate to Russia, Counter Terrorism Policing London said. The Met said that the man, who is reportedly 41, was arrested near Gloucester on Tuesday (November 10) and is being held in custody at a police station in London.
Police reportedly said the arrest was on suspicion of offences under Section 1 and Section 3 of the National Security Act 2023. The force added that officers are also searching two addresses in Gloucestershire as part of the investigation.
The allegations, which have been described as “serious”, relate to Russia and are not connected to any ongoing Counter Terrorism Policing investigations.
The member of the US Army was arrestedon suspicion of offences under the National Security Act 2023 (stock)(Image: Getty Images)
Under Section 1 of the National Security Act 2023, it is an offence to obtain, copy, record, retain, disclose or provide access to restricted “protected information”. Section 3, meanwhile, concerns conduct that intentionally or recklessly assists a foreign intelligence service.
Deputy Assistant Commissioner Vicki Evans, Senior National Coordinator for Counter Terrorism Policing, said, as reported by the Sun: “This significant arrest and investigation is a result of close collaboration between UK and US authorities. The allegations are serious and our investigation is very much ongoing.
“This activity demonstrates the strength of our UK and US law enforcement and national security partnerships, and I commend the work of all the teams involved. We will work together to take robust action against those we suspect of any criminal activity that could undermine our national security.”
Police reportedly said the arrest was on suspicion of offences under Section 1 and Section 3 of the National Security Act 2023 (stock)
FBI Director Kash Patel said: “This important arrest involves allegations of espionage, which is of the utmost concern to the United States and our allies. While this investigation is continuing, I want to send a clear message – this FBI has no tolerance for anyone who breaks their oath to the United States and whose actions endanger our national security and that of our partners.
“This includes 167 counterintelligence and espionage arrests from this FBI over the last 21 months – a 53% increase.”
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