3 Men Arrested in UK Spying Scandal

0:00On March 4, three men have been arrested in the UK on suspicion of spying for China. The Metropolitan Police made the move as part of an ongoing counter-terrorism probe. They face charges under the National Security Act of 2023 for allegedly helping a foreign intelligence service. The arrests happened on Wednesday. Officers picked up a 39-year-old man in London, a 68-year-old in Pauys Wales, and a 43-year-old in Ponyclun Wales. All three remain in custody while the investigation pushes forward. Police leaders say this stems from a pro-active effort with no immediate danger to the public. They stress that the focus is on China-related activities, but everyday folks aren't at risk right now. Details point to section 3 of the new security law aimed at tackling foreign interference. No other arrests have been announced yet. We'll keep tracking this as more comes to life from the Met Police.