Terror raid arrests

Five men arrested yesterday by anti-terror police are being investigated in relation to the alleged recruitment of terrorists to join training camps in Afghanistan. [17 November 2009]

The early morning raids took place in Greater Manchester and a hotel near London Heathrow. Those held include a 62-year-old Muslim preacher who was taken from his home in Bolton, a 52-year-old from Longsight, a 21-year-old from Fallowfield, a 27-year-old who was detained at Stalybridge and a 26-year-old who was held in Heathrow.

Terrorism Act

The men are being questioned under the Terrorism Act 2000 and houses are being searched. Police have said that there is no imminent threat in the UK and that the investigation is focused on an overseas target.

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