UK: man arrested preparing attacks at Heathrow Airport

[Anthea]

Man, 36, is arrested on suspicion of preparing
terrorist attacks as he arrives at Heathrow Airport

Counter-terrorism detectives swooped as he arrived at London's Heathrow Airport on Thursday, Scotland Yard said.

He is currently being held at a west London police station.

No more known at this moment in time

[Anthea]

Man arrested at Heathrow Airport on suspicion of preparing terrorist attacks

A36-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts, police said.

Counter-terrorism detectives swooped as he arrived at London's Heathrow Airport on Thursday, Scotland Yard said.

He is currently being held at a west London police station.

The terror threat level in the UK is currently "severe", which means an attack is highly likely. It is the second highest level, below critical.

In a statement the Metropolitan Police said: "The 36-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of preparation of terrorist acts (contrary section 5 Terrorism Act 2006).

"He has been taken into custody, under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE), at a west London police station where he remains at this time.

"Enquiries by detectives continue."

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/02 ... terrorist/

[Benny]

Thank you for the link. Of course we don't know the full story yet but it is re-assuring to see that the British counter- terrorism is on its toes.

/B

[Anthea]

Thank you for the link. Of course we don't know the full story yet but it is re-assuring to see that the British counter- terrorism is on its toes.

/B

I find the lack of further information somewhat disturbing and I feel that we, the general public, are being kept in the dark about the true severity of the situation

[Benny]

So true, Anthea!

/B