UK Political Drama Intensifies as Sturgeon Arrested in SNP Probe
- Sturgeon released without charge pending further investigation
- Investigation has centered on £600,000 of donations to party
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Former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon was arrested as part of an investigation into the Scottish National Party’s finances, capping 48 hours of political drama in the UK.
Sturgeon, who spearheaded the drive for Scottish independence, was released later on Sunday without charge. Police Scotland, who confirmed her arrest, said a 52-year-old woman was questioned by detectives for several hours before being released from custody at 5:24 p.m.