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UK police arrest two under anti-terrorism laws

LONDON
Tue Apr 22, 2008 1:42pm EDT

LONDON (Reuters) - British police arrested two men under anti-terrorism laws at London's Heathrow airport on Tuesday, suspecting both to be involved in activities overseas, police sources said.

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Mohammed Abushamma and Qasim Abukar, both aged 20 and from north London, would appear in court on Wednesday, a Scotland Yard spokesman said.

He said they were charged with preparing to commit acts of terrorism.

(Editing by Andrew Dobbie)



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