Five men arrested in Rochdale during counter-terrorism raid
Counter-terrorism police arrested five men in Rochdale, four of whom are Iranian nationals, in connection with a suspected terrorist plot.
Counter-terrorism police arrested five men in Rochdale on Sunday in connection with a suspected terrorist plot. The operation involved members of the 22 Special Air Service and Counter Terrorist Specialist Firearms Officers, who detained the men during a raid.
Four of the arrested men are Iranian nationals. The police have not disclosed further details regarding the nature of the suspected plot or the identities of those arrested.
The arrests took place at a residential property in the Rochdale area, where officers were seen detaining a suspect. The police operation was part of an ongoing investigation into potential terrorist activities.
Authorities have not yet provided information on any charges or court appearances related to the arrests. The investigation is ongoing, and further updates are expected in due course.
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