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US soldier arrested in UK over Russia spying

Since 19:07 · Gloucester

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Suspect
41-year-old US Army member
Allegation
Espionage linked to Russia
Arrest location
Near Gloucester, England
Investigating agencies
UK Counter Terrorism Policing, FBI, US military
Status
In custody in London

FBI Director Kash Patel calls the arrest of the 41-year-old US soldier an important one, according to Tagesspiegel.

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Counter Terrorism Policing says the arrest of the 41-year-old US soldier was coordinated with the FBI and US military.

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Counter Terrorism Policing says officers are searching two sites in Gloucestershire. The 41-year-old soldier is held pending possible charges under the National Security Act.

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UK counter-terrorism police have arrested a 41-year-old US Army soldier near Gloucester on suspicion of espionage offences linked to Russia, London police say.

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