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Heathrow Airport workers arrested in theft probe Heathrow Airport workers arrested in theft probe
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Nine members of staff at Heathrow Airport have been arrested on suspicion of theft of personal property.Nine members of staff at Heathrow Airport have been arrested on suspicion of theft of personal property.
The six men and three women, aged between 23 and 63, were arrested as part of a planned operation by the Metropolitan Police's aviation branch.The six men and three women, aged between 23 and 63, were arrested as part of a planned operation by the Metropolitan Police's aviation branch.
Two members of staff were arrested at the airport and seven at residential addresses, in relation to 43 thefts between 22 May and 02 September.Two members of staff were arrested at the airport and seven at residential addresses, in relation to 43 thefts between 22 May and 02 September.
Searches are taking place at a number of locations.Searches are taking place at a number of locations.
The arrested men, aged 53, 47, 38, 32, 29 and 23, and women, aged 63, 29 and 24, were taken to a west London police station. They remain in custody. The arrested men and women were taken to a west London police station and remain in custody.
Supt Martin Hendy said: "Police at Heathrow work together with our partners at the airport to ensure that any allegations of criminal activity are robustly investigated to ensure the travelling public and staff at the airport enjoy a safe and secure environment.Supt Martin Hendy said: "Police at Heathrow work together with our partners at the airport to ensure that any allegations of criminal activity are robustly investigated to ensure the travelling public and staff at the airport enjoy a safe and secure environment.
"Today's arrests support that commitment.""Today's arrests support that commitment."