Two Teens Arrested in UK Counter-Terrorism Investigation
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David Asch/iStock/Thinkstock(LONDON) — Two teens were arrested on arrested last week as part of a counter-terrorism investigation, Greater Manchester Police in the United Kingdom said.
According to a GMP press release, officers executed a warrant on Thursday following the examination of a number of electronic devices. While executing that warrant, a 14-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of preparing for an act of terrorism.
The following day, officers executed another warrant and arrested a 16-year-old girl on suspicion of engaging in conduct in preparation for acts of terrorism.
Both teens have been bailed out of police custody until May 28.
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