US army member arrested in UK over 'allegations of espionage' involving Russia
Police said the 41-year-old is accused of helping a foreign intelligence service and obtaining protected information, with searches underway in two Gloucestershire locations.
- On Tuesday, British counter-terrorism police arrested a 41-year-old member of the Army from the United States near Gloucester, England, on suspicion of National Security Act 2023 offenses linked to Russia.
- Counter Terrorism Policing led the investigation working with the FBI and United States military; FBI Director Kash Patel stated the arrest involves allegations of espionage, which is "of the utmost concern."
- Officers are currently conducting searches at two locations in Gloucestershire, while the suspect remains in custody at a London police station as enquiries under the National Security Act continue.
- Deputy Assistant Commissioner Vicki Evans from Counter Terrorism Policing described the arrest as "significant", and the suspect is accused of violating two sections of the National Security Act for assisting a foreign intelligence service.
- Authorities confirmed the investigation is not linked to any other ongoing Counter Terrorism Policing operations as enquiries continue regarding the 41-year-old soldier's alleged espionage activities.
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