The Metropolitan Police have arrested three individuals suspected of spying for Russia. A 41-year-old man and a 35-year-old woman were apprehended in Grays, Essex, while a 46-year-old man was arrested at a separate address in the same area. All three were arrested under the National Security Act 2023, specifically for assisting a foreign intelligence service, with the alleged target country being Russia. They were taken to a London police station for further investigation.
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A South Korean court sentenced a North Korean defector to a two-year suspended prison sentence for attempting to return to the DPRK by stealing a bus. The charges included violations of the National Security Act and vehicle theft. This case underscores the challenges faced by some defectors in adapting to life in South Korea and reignites discussion surrounding support systems for this vulnerable population. The suspended sentence reflects a complex legal and humanitarian situation.
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Five men, four of whom are Iranian nationals, were arrested across England on suspicion of plotting to attack a specific location. The arrests, conducted by counter-terror officers, are part of an ongoing investigation involving searches in Greater Manchester, London, and Swindon. Authorities are working with the targeted site and exploring potential motivations. In a separate, unrelated investigation, three additional Iranian nationals were also arrested in London under the National Security Act 2023.
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John Q. Hosedrinker