A 41-year-old member of the US Army has been arrested near Gloucester, Gloucestershire, on suspicion of offences under the National Security Act 2023 that relate to Russia, according to Counter Terrorism Policing London.
The man was detained as part of an investigation by Counter Terrorism Policing, working closely with US authorities, the US military and the FBI, the force said.
Arrest and custody
The arrest took place on Tuesday on suspicion of offences under Section 1 and Section 3 of the National Security Act 2023. The man remains in custody at a London police station.
Officers are carrying out searches at two locations in Gloucestershire.
Investigation details
Police said the country to which the allegations relate is Russia.
