Russian spy ring exposed in Great Yarmouth raid

A recent police raid in Great Yarmouth uncovered a Russian-backed spy ring led by Orlin Roussev. The group, using various spy gadgets, planned criminal activities across Europe, targeting dissidents and journalists. Three members of the ring were convicted in London, while Roussev and two others had already pleaded guilty. The operation was marked by amateurish tactics and silly code names, reflecting a decline in Russian intelligence effectiveness. The decline is attributed to the expulsion of many Russian diplomats and spies from the UK, leading Moscow to recruit less skilled individuals. Despite their incompetence, the group posed a real threat to their targets.