Slovaks charge 2 with spying for Russia's military service

Slovak authorities say they have broken a Russian spying network that was operating on Slovak territory

PRAGUE -- Slovak authorities have broken a Russian spying network that was operating on Slovak territory, officials said on Tuesday.

Stefan Hamran, the country’s chief police officer said four Slovak nationals have been detained in the case with two of them facing spying and bribery charges.

Prosecutor Daniel Lipsic said the two face up to 13 years in prison if tried and convicted.

“We’re talking about serious cases,” Lipsic said. “It’s about a long term, paid cooperation with the Russian military intelligence service" (known as GRU).