British counterterrorism officers arrested eight men, primarily Iranian nationals, linked to two separate cases. One investigation focuses on a suspected terrorist plot aimed at a specific site, prompting police actions across London and other cities. The Metropolitan Police expressed the need for ongoing collaboration with the site involved for heightened awareness. Two separate groups of Iranian nationals were apprehended, with police employing the National Security Act 2023, reflecting serious national security threats that the government and law enforcement are adapting to address.
Dominic Murphy, the head of the Metropolitan Police's Counter Terrorism Command, emphasized the investigation is fast-moving and involves various lines of inquiry to determine motivations and further public risks.
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper stated that the arrests underline the seriousness of national security threats and the necessity for a responsive approach to evolving risks.
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