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Hinkley Point plays down reports of suspected ‘spy’ at nuclear power plant

 A spokesperson for Hinkley Point C has played down press reports about a
man suspected of being a spy at the nuclear power plant. A 67-year-old
Italian national who worked at Hinkley Point C from 2020 to 2023 was
questioned by counter-terrorism police after he flew into Heathrow airport
on April 12th, 2023.

It was reported that several documents were found in
his possession and were seized by the authorities. Counter terrorism police
retained the man’s hard drives for national security reasons. He was not
charged with any offence.

A spokesperson for EDF’s Hinkley Point C adds:
“Hinkley Point C takes information security very seriously and there are
rigorous measures in place to protect sensitive data.” “This individual
did not have access to sensitive nuclear information. The information he
removed was outdated.” The spokesperson adds that the man’s contract
with his employer, a supplier to EDF’s Hinkley Point C, has since ended.

 Burnham-on-Sea.com 4th Feb 2025, https://www.burnham-on-sea.com/news/hinkley-point-plays-down-press-reports-of-suspected-spy-operating-at-nuclear-power-plant/

February 7, 2025 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | secrets,lies and civil liberties, UK