Counter-terrorism officers have arrested two women in connection with alleged offences linked to a UK-based defence manufacturer. The suspects, whose identities remain undisclosed, were taken into custody following a coordinated operation by specialist police units.
Authorities have confirmed the arrests relate to potential breaches of terrorism legislation, though specific details of the alleged activities haven't been made public. The investigation appears to focus on activities connected to a British company involved in defence manufacturing.
Ongoing Investigation
A police spokesperson stated: "We can confirm two women were arrested on suspicion of terrorism offences. The arrests were intelligence-led and relate to alleged activities connected to a defence manufacturing company."
Security sources suggest the operation forms part of wider counter-terrorism efforts, though they emphasise there is no immediate threat to public safety. The women are currently being questioned at a London police station while searches are conducted at several properties.
Industry Response
The defence manufacturer in question has not been officially named, but industry experts note that UK defence firms frequently handle sensitive materials and technologies that could be targeted by hostile actors. A Ministry of Defence representative declined to comment on the ongoing police operation.
This development comes amid heightened security alerts across Europe and follows recent warnings from security services about the evolving nature of terrorist threats to critical national infrastructure.
