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Estelle Nilsson-Julien

Sweden probes suspected spy reportedly linked to resignation of security adviser

Sweden's security services (Säpo) are reportedly investigating a potential link between a diplomat arrested over suspected espionage and the abrupt resignation of the government's national security adviser in embarrassing circumstances last week.

Säpo said on Tuesday it had arrested an individual in the Stockholm area on suspicion of spying. Local media has identified the person as a high-ranking Swedish diplomat who has been posted to a number of embassies around the world.

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