SPECTRE (in intelligence context)

SPECTRE was a covert operation conducted by the British intelligence agency MI5 during the 1960s and 1970s, aimed at uncovering espionage activities within the UK. Its name, not an acronym, was chosen for its mysterious connotation. The operation involved using surveillance, double agents, and information gathering to identify and disrupt foreign intelligence agents operating domestically. SPECTRE's efforts helped protect national security by exposing spies and preventing espionage threats. Ultimately, the operation was secretive, with its full scope and methods remaining undisclosed for many years.