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Counter-terror police in Edinburgh are carrying out a major investigation into fears a Kurdish rebel group is being financed from the city.<\/p>\nCounter-terror police in Edinburgh are carrying out a major investigation into fears a Kurdish rebel group is being financed from the city.<\/p>\n
According to BBC, Officers are investigating claims a number of individuals have been linked to the financing of Kurdish militia.<\/p>\n
The probe is reportedly being centred on the PKK, known as the Kurdistan Workers’ Party, which is based in Turkey and Iraq.<\/p>\n
Police said they have carried out a number of raids as part of the inquiry.<\/p>\n
The investigation is examining allegations of fraud and immigration offenses.<\/p>\n
The PKK has led an armed struggle against the Turkish government on and off for the past 30 years and is considered a terrorist organisation by the UK.<\/p>\n
A senior anti-terror officer has reassured the Scottish public that no-one was in danger at any time.<\/p>\n
Det Ch Sup Gerry McLean, head of the Organised Crime and Counter Terrorism Unit, said: “As part of a police investigation along with partner agencies, we executed a number of search warrants in relation to financial investigation and suspected fraud.<\/p>\n
“Matters have now been reported to the procurator fiscal, and as such it would be inappropriate to comment further at this time.<\/p>\n
“I would like to reassure the public that there was no danger to them at any time.”<\/p>\n
The Herald newspaper reported on Saturday that a formal written briefing has been issued by Police Scotland to the Scottish Police Authority, outlining the investigation so far.<\/p>\n
The letter states: “Elite organised crime and the counter terrorism units are leading a multi-agency investigation into individuals assessed to be fundraising for a proscribed terrorist organisation.<\/p>\n
“Executive action in collaboration with several partnership agencies was conducted in the east of Scotland.<\/p>\n
“Locations were searched under the Customs and Excise Management Act, Common Law Fraud and the Terrorism Act.<\/p>\n
“Subsequent investigation identified additional immigration act offences, with a significant sum of money potentially eligible for Proceeds of Crime Act confiscation.<\/p>\n
“This operation has provided investigative opportunities to allow continued collaboration with Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs, Trading Standards and Home Office Immigration Enforcement.”<\/p>\n
A report has now been sent to the procurator fiscal to assess whether to charge the individuals identified by the police.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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