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25/05/2006
Anti-terror police quiz suspects
Eight men are being questioned by anti-terror police after being arrested in a series of raids across England on Wednesday.
More than 500 police officers took part in the raids, which were carried out in Greater Manchester, the West Midlands, Middlesbrough, London and Merseyside.
Eighteen properties were raided during the operation, which was led by Greater Manchester Police.
The raids were part of an operation aimed at cracking down on people suspected of involvement in terrorism abroad, particularly Iraq.
Two other people were also arrested, but were later released.
It is believed that three of the men being held were arrested under the Terrorism Act, while the other five are being held under immigration legislation.
According to reports, all the men are believed to be Libyans.
Greater Manchester Police Chief Constable Michael Todd said that there was no evidence of a direct threat of attack on the UK.
(KMcA)
More than 500 police officers took part in the raids, which were carried out in Greater Manchester, the West Midlands, Middlesbrough, London and Merseyside.
Eighteen properties were raided during the operation, which was led by Greater Manchester Police.
The raids were part of an operation aimed at cracking down on people suspected of involvement in terrorism abroad, particularly Iraq.
Two other people were also arrested, but were later released.
It is believed that three of the men being held were arrested under the Terrorism Act, while the other five are being held under immigration legislation.
According to reports, all the men are believed to be Libyans.
Greater Manchester Police Chief Constable Michael Todd said that there was no evidence of a direct threat of attack on the UK.
(KMcA)
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