27.11.2024 16:11
In London, six individuals were detained by counter-terrorism police on suspicion of engaging in activities linked to the terrorist organization PKK.
The Metropolitan Police of London (Met) announced that two women, aged 59 and 31, and four men, aged 27, 62, 56, and 23, were arrested at separate addresses in the early hours of the day on suspicion of activities linked to the terrorist organization PKK. It was reported that the six individuals detained under the Terrorism Act are being held at a police station in London. British authorities stated that they do not believe there is an imminent threat to the public in connection with the matters under investigation.
"THE INVESTIGATION IS AIMED AT PROTECTING OUR TURKISH AND KURDISH COMMUNITIES"
Met's Acting Director of Counter-Terrorism, Helen Flanagan, stated that the arrests made on "very serious allegations" followed a "significant" investigation. Flanagan said, "This investigation and activities are aimed at protecting all our communities, but especially our Turkish and Kurdish communities."
British officials reported that searches were conducted at eight addresses across the capital, including the Kurdish Community Center located in the Haringey area of London, as part of the investigation. The search is expected to last for about two weeks, and it was noted that the center and its surroundings would be closed to the public during this time.