Three arrested on suspicion of spying for Russia

Three arrested on suspicion of spying for Russia

The Metropolitan Police has announced that three individuals have been taken into custody on suspicion of spying for Russia. According to the authorities, a 41-year-old man and a 35-year-old woman were apprehended at a residence in Grays, Essex, while a 46-year-old man was arrested at a different location in the same area. The trio face charges of assisting a foreign intelligence service, a violation of section 3 of the National Security Act (NSA) 2023, and have been transported to a London police station for further questioning. The Met confirmed that the alleged espionage activities are linked to Russia.

Search operations were conducted at the two addresses in Essex, and all three suspects have been released on police bail with specific conditions as the investigation progresses. Cdr Dominic Murphy, who heads the Met’s Counter Terrorism Command, highlighted the growing trend of individuals within the UK being recruited by foreign intelligence services. He issued a stern warning, emphasizing that anyone approached to carry out illegal activities on behalf of a foreign government in the country should reconsider their actions. Murphy stressed that such actions will be thoroughly investigated, and perpetrators will face prosecution with potentially severe consequences upon conviction.

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