Baku – APA. Pope Benedict’s security was in the spotlight on Friday after London police arrested five men on suspicion of preparing an attack in Britain, APA reports quoting Reuters.
It was not clear if the planned attack was related to the pope’s visit or when it was to have taken place, but it prompted police to take another look at security for the pontiff, who was on the second day of his visit to Britain.
The arrests were made by anti-terrorism police, who were searching a business in central London and homes in the north and east of the city but had not uncovered dangerous materials.
The Vatican said the trip would go on unchanged. Police said they had reviewed their arrangements for the visit and concluded that their plan "remains appropriate.
British government spends 8 million pounds sterling for Pope’s security in London.
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