Swedish woman arrested at UK’s Gatwick airport on suspicion of terrorism

5 Jul 2019 • 7:01 PM MYT
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The woman was detained on suspicion of the commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism after arriving on a flight from Italy. — IStock.com pic via AFP

LONDON, July 5 — A 40-year-old Swedish woman has been arrested at Britain’s Gatwick airport on suspicion of terrorism, police said today.

She remains in custody while inquiries continue, Counter Terrorism Policing South East said in a statement.

The woman was detained yesterday afternoon on suspicion of the commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism after arriving on a flight from Italy.

No further details were immediately available. — Reuters