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Jun 10, 2009, 13:12 GMT

Scotland Yard officers suspended over waterboarding allegations

London - Six Scotland Yard officers have been suspended from duty following claims that suspected drug dealers were subjected to torture, including the practice of waterboarding, it was reported Wednesday. The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) watchdog confirmed that it had launched an inquiry into allegations that detectives used the controversial practice against up to five suspects at a police station in north London. The simulated drowning technique, notorious for its use by United States CIA interrogators on Guantanamo Bay terror suspects, involves pouring water onto cloth or plastic held over the victim's face, causing them to feel as if they are suffocating. Sources close to the inquiry said officers are also accused of dunking the heads of suspects in buckets of water during raids, the reports said. The allegations were made in connection with raids conducted last November. The officers could face prosecution if sufficient evidence is found against them. London Mayor Boris Johnson said the allegations were 'extremely serious' and needed to be thoroughly investigated.

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