London"s Metropolitan Police have arrested three individuals on suspicion of espionage for Russia. The arrests took place in Essex and involved two men, aged 41 and 46, and a 35-year-old woman. The suspects are believed to have assisted Russian intelligence services, and the arrests were made under the National Security Act.
The arrests occurred in Grays and another location within Essex. Further details regarding the investigation have not been disclosed at this time.
This incident follows a series of recent developments related to international security concerns, including a drone with explosives launched from Belarus that entered Lithuania in July.
The investigation is ongoing, and authorities have not released additional information regarding the suspects or the specifics of their alleged activities.