August 3, 2004

Britain: 13 Arrested In Terror Raids

Tuesday, 3 August, 2004, 22:03 GMT 23:03 UK

Thirteen men have been arrested under the Terrorism Act 2000 after raids in London and three English counties.

The arrests were made in north-west London, Hertfordshire, Luton in Bedfordshire and Blackburn, Lancashire.

Police said the men, aged in their 20s and 30s, were suspected of involvement in the commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism.

Officers from the Met's Anti-Terrorist branch were backed by local forces in the "intelligence-led, pre-planned" operation.

A Metropolitan Police spokesman said the suspects would be brought to a central London police station for questioning.

Officers are continuing to search "residential premises" in London, Luton, Blackburn and Bushey, Hertfordshire.

A statement said: "Today's operation is part of continuing and extensive inquiries by police and the security service into alleged international terrorism."

More at the BBC.

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