Three suspected Russian spies arrested in Britain – reports

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Three Suspected Russian Spies Arrested In Britain – Reports
The three suspects are Bulgarian nationals. Photo: PA Images
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Three suspected spies for Russia in Britain have been arrested and charged in a major national security investigation, the BBC reported on Tuesday.

The defendants are Bulgarian nationals alleged to be working for Russian security services, the BBC said.

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They were held in February under the Official Secrets Act by counter-terrorism detectives at London's Metropolitan Police, which has a policing responsibility for espionage, the report added.

The Metropolitan Police had no immediate comment when contacted. -Reuters

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