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UK police say Russia military intelligence behind European cargo fires
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Posted on March 6, 2026
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Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on March 6, 2026
1 min readLast updated: March 6, 2026
An international investigation by UK and European police forces concluded that Russia’s military intelligence (GRU) likely orchestrated a coordinated series of incendiary parcel attacks in mid‑2024, involving air freight cargo facilities across Europe.
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)
UK police stated that an international investigation linked Russian military intelligence to a series of European air freight cargo fires dating back to 2024.
The investigation involved police teams from Britain, Lithuania, Poland, Germany, and The Netherlands.
British police, in cooperation with European counterparts, concluded suspected Russian military intelligence involvement.
She highlighted the remarkable work and expertise of European colleagues and the critical need for cross-border cooperation.
The series of incidents dates back to 2024.
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