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British police arrested a 41-year-old member of the US Army near Gloucester on Tuesday on suspicion of National Security Act offenses related to Russia, the Metropolitan Police said.
The man was detained on suspicion of offenses under Sections 1 and 3 of the National Security Act 2023 and remains in custody at a London police station. The Metropolitan Police’s November 10 release did not name him or announce any charges.
Officers are carrying out searches at two locations in Gloucestershire. Counter Terrorism Policing London is leading the investigation, working with US authorities, the US military and the FBI.
“The allegations are serious and our investigation is very much ongoing,” said Deputy Assistant Commissioner Vicki Evans, the senior national coordinator for Counter Terrorism Policing.
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.”
Brig. Gen. Sean Stinchon, commanding general of US Army Counterintelligence Command, said: “This case demonstrates the strength of our partnerships and the resolve of the counterintelligence community.”
Police explicitly said the investigation is not linked to any other ongoing Counter Terrorism Policing investigations. The allegations remain under investigation; an arrest is not a finding of guilt.
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