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Friday, September 23, 2016

Cardiff,South Wales - Terror investigation continues as suspect remains in custody

The 33-year-old man from Cardiff is being held by police

Cardiff man arrested on suspicion of terrorism offences is still being held by police this morning.
A spokesman from the Metropolitan Police confirmed the man is still in custody.
On Thursday afternoon officers from the Metropolitan Police Services' Counter Terrorism Command arrested a 33-year-old man on suspicion of the commission, preparation and instigation of terrorist acts under section 41 of the Terrorism Act 2000 (TACT).
Metropolitan Police officers on the streets of Cardiff on Thursday night
The arrest, which took place on a street in Cardiff, was pre-planned and as a result of a pro-active investigation by the MPS Counter Terrorism Command supported by the Wales Extremism and Counter Terrorism Unit [WECTU].
Officers searched two addresses in Cardiff.
There was a heavy police presence in the Grangetown and Riverside areas of the city on Thursday evening - with officers from the Metropolitan Police standing guard.
Police officers on the streets of Riverside in Cardiff
A spokesman for South Wales Police said the matter was being handled by specialist officers from the Metropitan police unit.
see-http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/cardiff-terror-investigation-continues-suspect-11926202

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