Arrest of two men in west London linked to Hezbollah

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of terrorism offences as part of a proactive investigation by the Met’s Counter Terrorism Command.

Detectives arrested a 39-year-old man [A] on Tuesday, 1 April at an address in north west London on suspicion of being a member of a proscribed organisation, preparation for acts of terrorism and being involved in a funding arrangement for the purposes of terrorism.

Officers also arrested a 35-year-old man [B] at an address in west London on suspicion of being a member of a proscribed organisation.

The investigation relates to Hezbollah, a proscribed organisation under UK counter terrorism legislation. The investigation is largely focused on activity overseas, as well as activity within the UK. At this time, there is not believed to be any imminent threat to the public .

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