"The men have been accused by officers of assisting a foreign intelligence service under section three of the National Security Act, which was introduced in 2023 to target suspects accused of working against UK interests. An offence is committed if someone is found to have carried out an act to 'materially assist a foreign intelligence service in carrying out UK-related activities', or in conduct likely to assist that service."
"Commander Helen Flanagan, head of Counter Terrorism Policing London, said the force had seen a 'significant increase' in national security casework in recent years, but officers were working to 'disrupt malign activity where we suspect it'."
Three men aged 39, 43, and 68 were arrested in London and Wales as part of a counter-terrorism policing investigation under the National Security Act. One of the men is the partner of a Labour MP. The arrests were made on suspicion of assisting a foreign intelligence service, specifically under section three of the National Security Act introduced in 2023. The Metropolitan Police conducted searches at multiple properties across London, East Kilbred, and Cardiff. All three men remain in custody. Authorities stated there is no imminent or direct threat to the public. Counter Terrorism Policing London noted a significant increase in national security casework in recent years.
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