"Today's arrests are part of a long-running investigation and part of our ongoing work to disrupt malign activity where we suspect it. We understand the public may be concerned, in particular the Jewish community, and as always, I would ask them to remain vigilant and if they see or hear anything that concerns them, then to contact us."
"Four people have been arrested on suspicion of spying for Iran on locations and individuals linked to the Jewish community in the London area. The men—one Iranian and three dual British-Iranian nationals—were arrested on Friday at addresses in Barnet and Watford on suspicion of assisting a foreign intelligence service, namely Iran."
Four men—one Iranian national and three dual British-Iranian nationals—were arrested in a pre-planned operation across Barnet, Watford, and Harrow on suspicion of assisting Iranian intelligence services. The investigation centers on suspected surveillance of locations and individuals linked to the Jewish community in the London area. Commander Helen Flanagan of Counter Terrorism Policing London stated the arrests are part of a long-running investigation to disrupt malign activity. Six additional men were arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender, with one also suspected of assaulting a police officer. All ten men remain in custody while searches continue at multiple addresses.
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