London counter-terrorism police arrest 6 people suspected of links to a banned Kurdish party

LONDON — British counter-terrorism officers arrested six people on Wednesday as part of an investigation into banned terrorism-related activities. Kurdistan Workers’ Party Police said it was known as PKK.

The Metropolitan Police said the four men and two women arrested in London were detained under the Terrorism Act 2000.

The PKK, a separatist movement seeking an independent Kurdish state in south-east Turkey, is on a list of suspected extremist organizations banned by the UK

Acting Commander Helen Flanagan said: “This activity follows a significant investigation and operation into activities we believe are linked to the terrorist organization PKK.” “These are targeted arrests of people we suspect of being involved in terrorist activities linked to the PKK.” group.”

Police were searching the Kurdish Community Center in Haringey, north London, and seven other locations in the city.

Police said they do not believe there is a threat to the public.