Arrests in Essex: Alleged Russian Espionage Aides Detained
British police have arrested three individuals in Essex suspected of assisting a foreign intelligence service linked to Russia. Authorities have noted an increase in recruitment of proxies by foreign entities, according to Commander Dominic Murphy, head of the Counter Terrorism Command.
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In a significant national security development, British authorities have detained three individuals in Essex on suspicion of aiding a foreign intelligence service, specifically connected to Russia, police confirmed on Thursday.
The two men and one woman were apprehended following an investigation by local forces northeast of London. This case forms part of a broader strategy to counter foreign infiltration.
Commander Dominic Murphy, leading London's Counter Terrorism Command, emphasized a rising trend where individuals, referred to as 'proxies,' are being increasingly enlisted by foreign intelligence services. This highlights the evolving challenges faced by national security agencies in countering espionage threats.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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