British police arrested a group of suspected extremists on Monday in one of the most significant counter-terror operations of the year. Officers were also carrying out raids on several homes and a commercial property in the central city of Birmingham as part of the intelligence-led operation.
Although the plot was in its early stages and targets weren't immediately known, British security officials said the threat appeared significant and involved Islamic extremists. Authorities said it didn't appear that ongoing political conferences were the intended target.
West Midlands assistant police chief Marcus Beale said the suspects were arrested in or near their homes by unarmed police officers as part of a "large, pre-planned, intelligence-led counter terrorism operation. Six men were arrested overnight and were being held under anti-terror legislation. A woman was also arrested Monday morning for failing to disclose information. The suspects are aged between 22 and 32.
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