Six individuals have been arrested in London for alleged involvement in activities linked to the proscribed Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK), according to the Metropolitan Police. The arrests, which include two women and four men, were made under the Terrorism Act 2000 as part of a “significant” counter-terrorism investigation.

The PKK, a separatist group advocating for an independent Kurdish state in southeast Turkey, is banned under UK law and designated a terrorist organization by Turkey, the United States, and the European Union.

“These are targeted arrests of those we suspect of being involved in terrorist activity linked to the group,” stated Helen Flanagan of the Met’s Counter Terrorism Command. Authorities have clarified that there is no immediate threat to the public stemming from this operation.

Raids Across London

As part of the investigation, raids were conducted at eight addresses across London, including a Kurdish Community Centre in the city’s north. The arrests highlight the ongoing focus on ensuring the safety of diverse communities, with particular attention to Turkish and Kurdish populations, according to Flanagan.

The operation underscores the UK’s commitment to countering activities associated with banned groups and maintaining public security.