UK police say Russia military intelligence behind European cargo fires

LONDON, March ‌6 (Reuters) - ​British ​police said on Friday an international investigation ‌had identified suspected Russian military ⁠intelligence participation in a ‌series of fires involving ‌air freight cargo across Europe dating back to ​2024.

The conclusion came after work carried out by ⁠a team of detectives from Britain, ​Lithuania, Poland, Germany and The Netherlands, the London police ​statement said.

"The work ‌of our European counterparts has been ⁠truly remarkable and demonstrates the critical need for us ⁠to work across borders, as well ​as the expertise of our colleagues overseas," said Deputy Assistant Commissioner ‌Vicki Evans, Senior National Coordinator for Counter ‌Terrorism Policing.

(Reporting by ⁠Sam Tabahriti, writing ‌by Sarah ​Young and Michael Holden; editing by Kate ‌Holton)

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