7 arrested in anti-terror operation in UK

September 19, 2011 - 14:21 AMT

PanARMENIAN.Net - British police on Monday, September 19, arrested seven people as part of a large intelligence-led anti-terror operation in the central city of Birmingham.

According to AP, West Midlands police said six men were arrested overnight and were being held under anti-terror legislation. A woman was also arrested Monday morning for failing to disclose information that may be relevant. All seven suspects are aged between 22 and 32.

Assistant police chief Marcus Beale said in a statement that the men were arrested in or near their homes by unarmed police officers as part of a "large, pre-planned, intelligence-led counter terrorism operation."

He said police are now searching six homes and one commercial property in Birmingham.

"I believe it was necessary to take action at this time in order to ensure public safety," Beale said. He said the operation is still at an early stage, and declined to give more details.

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