# British counter-terror police arrest US soldier suspected of spying for Russia

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/british-counter-terror-police-arrest-us-soldier-suspected-of-spying-for-russia/
- Published: 2026-11-10T20:27:23+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-10T20:33:32+00:00
- Original publisher: GB News (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.gbnews.com/news/us-soldier-arrested-spying-russia-british-counter-terror-police
- Topics: Americas, Europe, UK, World

## Key points

- A 41-year-old American serviceman was arrested near Gloucester.
- Police are searching two Gloucestershire locations.
- The investigation involves UK and US authorities.

## Summary

The Metropolitan Police say a 41-year-old American serviceman has been arrested near Gloucester on suspicion of spying for Russia, following a joint investigation with US authorities. The arrest has prompted searches at two Gloucestershire locations and highlights cooperation between British and American security agencies on suspected threats to national security.

The suspect is being held at a London police station while enquiries continue. He was arrested under Sections 1 and 3 of the National Security Act 2023, which cover obtaining or disclosing protected information and assisting a foreign intelligence service; the Met says the case is not connected to other counter-terrorism investigations. FBI Director Kash Patel said the bureau had made 167 counter-intelligence and espionage arrests in the past 21 months, a 53 per cent increase.

## Coverage

- [GB News: British counter-terror police arrest US soldier suspected of spying for Russia](https://www.gbnews.com/news/us-soldier-arrested-spying-russia-british-counter-terror-police)
- [DW: British counterterrorism police arrest US soldier accused of spying on behalf of Russia](https://www.dw.com/en/british-counterterrorism-police-arrest-us-soldier-accused-of-spying-on-behalf-of-russia/a-79913240?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf)
- [The Guardian: UK counter-terrorism police arrest senior US soldier with alleged links to Russia](https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/nov/10/uk-counter-terrorism-police-arrest-member-of-us-army-in-gloucestershire)

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