Hezbollah-linked terrorism arrests in London have been made as part of an ongoing investigation by the Metropolitan Police’s Counter Terrorism Command into suspected terrorist activities tied to the proscribed organisation.
A 39-year-old man and a 35-year-old man were arrested separately on suspicion of being members of Hezbollah, which is designated as a terrorist group under UK law. The arrests took place at different addresses in north-west and west London.
Suspect Accused of Preparing Terror Acts and Terror Financing
The 39-year-old suspect is also being investigated for preparing acts of terrorism and involvement in a funding arrangement for terrorist purposes. Both individuals were taken to a central London police station and have since been released on bail pending further inquiries, with a return date scheduled for mid-July.
Metropolitan Police Conduct Searches Across Multiple Locations
The Metropolitan Police confirmed that five properties were searched in connection with the investigation—two in north-west London, one in west London, one in south-west London, and one in Essex.
Commander Dominic Murphy, head of the Met’s Counter Terrorism Command, emphasized the international threat posed by terrorist networks:
“Terrorism and terrorists have a global reach and impact. The activities of terrorist groups overseas can harm communities here in the UK as well as causing devastation to those abroad,” he said.
Murphy added, “Our investigation remains ongoing, but I hope that these arrests show we will take robust action against anyone here whom we suspect as being involved in terrorist activity regardless of whether their activity is focused here in the UK or elsewhere.”
No Immediate Threat to Public, Police Confirm
Despite the serious nature of the allegations, the Metropolitan Police stressed that there is currently no evidence of an imminent threat to public safety. The investigation continues as authorities examine the suspects’ activities both in the UK and abroad.
