Essex Police said it is assessing information related to private flights into and out of Stansted Airport following the publication of the Jeffrey Epstein files by the US Department of Justice. In a statement, Essex Police said it is reviewing information linked specifically to private aircraft movements at Stansted Airport after the release of the Epstein files. Stansted Airport said all private jets operate through independent fixed-base operators and that passengers on such flights do not enter the main terminal. The National Police Chiefs’ Council said a new national group has been formed to support police forces assessing allegations arising from the Epstein files. Earlier this month, the Metropolitan Police launched a criminal investigation into Peter Mandelson over allegations he passed sensitive information to Epstein.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 18, 2026 10:19 UTC