A few weeks police in Birmingham arrested eight people, who were later charged with terrorism offences and seven men kept in custody:Link:http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-15113378Four of the men were charged with preparing for an act of terrorism in the UK, and two with failing to disclose information.
This week four young men were arrested, in part two of the investigation, now known as Operation Pitsford and they too have been charged:Link:http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-15798572They are accused of collecting money for terrorism, travelling to Pakistan for terrorism training and travelling abroad to commit acts of terrorism. They have been charged with engaging in conduct in preparation of terrorist acts contrary to section 5(1) of the Terrorism Act 2006, a force spokesman said.
While this may have only local, British implications I do wonder if it will have an impact on the decision to base the US Olympic track team in Birmingham. There was speculation a week ago that the USA had some concerns overs security in London:http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2011...-security-2012
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