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Man Arrested At Gatwick On Suspicion Of Spying For Putin

A man suspected of spying for Russia's President Putin has been arrested by Metropolitan Police at Gatwick Airport as he attempted to board a plane to leave the country, according to The Sun.

The suspect in his 40s was arrested on Monday evening by counter-terror police.

A Scotland Yard spokesman said:

“We can confirm that officers from the Met’s Counter Terrorism Command arrested a man in his 40s at Gatwick Airport on Monday 13 June on suspicion of offences under Section One of the Official Secrets Act 1911.

“He has been taken to a London police station, where he currently remains in police custody.

“Inquiries continue.”

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