An American military man was arrested in Britain on suspicion of spying for Russia. the telegraph.
British counter-terrorism police arrested a 41-year-old senior US Army soldier near Gloucester. He is suspected of violating the National Security Law. The police clarified that the case is related to Russia.
The searches are taking place at two addresses in Gloucestershire, which are home to the headquarters of the British intelligence agency GCHQ in Cheltenham and the headquarters of NATO's rapid reaction force. According to the publication, this is the first arrest of this kind in the UK.
The head of the FBI called the arrest an important event and noted that it was suspicions of espionage. The US military's counterintelligence chief, Brigadier General Sean Stinson, emphasized that internal security threats are still a real concern. British police reported close cooperation with their American counterparts.
The investigation continues. The police emphasized that there is no connection to other cases.