UK Police Make Counter-Terror Arrest At Heathrow Airport

Armed UK police Heathrow Airport
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LONDON (AP) — British police say officers have arrested a 39-year-old man at London’s Heathrow Airport under terrorism laws.

Scotland Yard said the man was nabbed on suspicion of possessing terrorist-related material after he arrived at the airport on Saturday.

He was taken to a London police station where he remained in custody Sunday.

Police say counter-terrorism officers are investigating. No details were immediately available.

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