Six Nabbed in London Over PKK Terror Links
Six people have been arrested in London in a major counter-terrorism crackdown targeting the banned Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK).
The swoop, made under Section 41 of the Terrorism Act 2000, aims to disrupt alleged terrorist activities linked to the proscribed group.
Who’s in Custody?
- 59-year-old woman
- 27-year-old man
- 31-year-old woman
- 62-year-old man
- 56-year-old man
- 23-year-old man
Police have also launched raids at eight different locations, including a key search of the Kurdish Community Centre in Haringey, North London.
The community centre is expected to remain sealed off for up to two weeks, with nearby streets cordoned and extra officers deployed to keep the peace and reassure local residents.
Police Speak Out
“This activity has come about following a significant investigation and operation into activity we believe is linked to the terrorist group PKK. These are targeted arrests of those we suspect of being involved in terrorist activity linked to the group,” said Acting Commander Helen Flanagan of the Met’s Counter Terrorism Command.
“I hope that these arrests show that we will not tolerate any sort of terrorist activity and that we will take action where we believe there is harm being caused to communities here in the UK or elsewhere.”
No Public Threat—Yet
Police stress there is no immediate danger to the public at this time but urge anyone with information to come forward.
What Is the PKK?
The Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) is classed as a terrorist organisation in the UK under the Terrorism Act 2000. It is involved in armed conflict against the Turkish government and is outlawed across the US, EU, and other countries.
This latest operation underscores the UK’s firm stance on tackling terror and protecting its communities from harm.
