Two Men Busted in East London Terror Sweep
Early Morning Arrest Rocks East London
Police swooped on a 56-year-old man in East London at around 5:40am on Monday, 17 July. The arrest was part of a high-stakes anti-terror operation.
Canadian National Nabbed at Heathrow
Later that day, at 12:35pm, officers detained a 28-year-old Canadian man as he landed at Heathrow Airport from Canada.
Terrorism Act Charges and Extended Detention
Both men face suspicion of belonging to a banned terrorist organisation, breaking Section 11 of the Terrorism Act 2000. They remain held under Section 41 at a West London police station.
Westminster Magistrates’ Court has approved their detention until Monday, 24 July, allowing detectives more time to gather evidence.
Ongoing Police Searches
Authorities are still combing through two addresses in East London as the investigation unfolds.
