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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
National
Hamish Morrison

Palestine campaigners raid Aberdeenshire tech firm

(Image: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire)

PRO-PALESTINE activists have been arrested after a report of vandalism and a break-in at a defence technology firm.

Police were called to the Ultra I&C premises on Prospect Road, in the Westhill area of Aberdeenshire, at about 9.40am on Sunday.

Police Scotland said that two men, aged 39 and 18, have been arrested.

The campaign group People Against Genocide claimed responsibility for the raid, claiming that the tech firm supplied Elbit Systems, a major Israeli military contractor.

A force spokesman said inquiries were ongoing.

Footage posted on social media by activists appeared to show damage, and Palestine flags hanging at windows in the building.

Ultra I&C “delivers crypto solutions, mission software and tactical communications built to keep operations moving”, according to its website.

The company has been contacted for comment.

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