Catherine McDuffie April 29, 2008 2:51pm Global Crime
Three men were arrested in England as part of an investigation into the Tamil Tigers by counter-terrorism police. All three were arrested on suspicion of the commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism. A Scotland-yard spokesman said that these raids and arrests were the effects of a long-term investigation of alleged funding and procurement activity in support of terrorism overseas. The police have assured citizens that this is not linked to al-Qaeda type terrorism, as it was only to gain support for the terrorism of a country overseas, not for terrorist activity in England. A spokeswoman said that letters had been posted to properties close to where raids took place to reassure residents. She believes that these searches will continue to go on for a while, but that efforts will be made to keep disruptions to a minimum. Two men have already been appeared in court in south London and have been charged with terror offenses in connection with the investigation. One of these men was accused of hoarding military equipment including machetes, combat boots, camouflage clothes, spades and handcuffs. He denies this offense.
It is hard to know what to think about this. It is so scary that the Tamil Tigers are trying to get support from people in far away nations, but it is excellent that the British government is cracking down on that. It is a blessing that the Tamil Tigers were not (as far as we know) trying to pull any terrorist activity on England, so this is great for England as far as getting it under control before it’s too late.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/7372883.stm
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