6 terror suspects arrested in LondonJuly 5, 2012 - 14:51 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Six people have been held over a possible terror plot involving Islamist extremists with potential targets in the UK, it is understood, The Independent reported. The threat was not thought to be imminent, but the arrests were part of a pre-planned intelligence-led operation by the Metropolitan Police counter-terror command along with armed officers. Five men and a woman were arrested on suspicion of the commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism and are being held at a south-east London police station, police said. A 24-year-old man was Tasered during his arrest in east London, but did not require hospital treatment, the force spokesman added. A 29-year-old man was arrested in the street in west London, a 21-year-old man and a 30-year-old woman were held at separate residential premises in west London, and two other men, aged 18 and 26, were arrested with the 24-year-old in east London. Some of those held are understood to be British nationals. "Searches under the Terrorism Act 2000 are being carried out at eight residential premises in east, west and north London and one business premises in east London," the spokesman said. "Public safety remains our overriding concern." The arrests were not linked to the Olympics, police said. The arrests come after Jonathan Evans, the director-general of the Security Service, warned last month that Britain had experienced a "credible terrorist attack plot about once a year since 9/11". "In back rooms and in cars and on the streets of this country there is no shortage of individuals talking about wanting to mount terrorist attacks here," he added. "The threat is real and remains with us today." The threat to the UK from international terrorism is currently rated substantial - the third highest of five levels. The rating is set by the Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre (Jtac), based at MI5's headquarters at Thames House in central London, but is independent of the service. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |