Five arrested over alleged threat against the Pope (video)

Five arrested over alleged threat against the Pope (video)

BBC is reporting this morning that five men have been taken into custody in London, England after intelligence was received of a possible threat to Pope Benedict XVI. Premises are being searched as part of the investigation.

BBC is reporting this morning that five men have been taken into custody in London, England after intelligence was received of a possible threat to Pope Benedict XVI.

Premises are being searched as part of the investigation.

The men are said to be 26, 27, 36, 40 and 50 years old.

They were arrested "on suspicion of the commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism," the BBC says.

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