Four suspected far-right extremists have been arrested in a major counter-terror swoop across Eastbourne and Brighton. The operation, led by specialist officers, targeted a planned extremist plot after months of intelligence work.

Coordinated Terror Arrests Across Sussex

Counter Terrorism Policing South East confirmed the detention of a 27-year-old woman from Hailsham and three men aged 33, 36, and 41 from Eastbourne. All four were arrested under Section 41 of the Terrorism Act 2000 and remain in custody as searches continue. The involvement of Counter Terrorism Policing South East highlights the regional scale of the operation, which spans multiple counties tackling terrorism and extremist threats.

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