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Three men have been arrested on suspicion of committing terror offences, police say.Three men have been arrested on suspicion of committing terror offences, police say.
Two of the men were held at Manchester Airport, while the third was detained in nearby Accrington.Two of the men were held at Manchester Airport, while the third was detained in nearby Accrington.
Lancashire Police said the men are all from the Blackburn area. Their homes are now being searched by specialist officers, a statement said.Lancashire Police said the men are all from the Blackburn area. Their homes are now being searched by specialist officers, a statement said.
The arrests were a joint operation between Lancashire Police and Greater Manchester Counter Terrorism Unit.The arrests were a joint operation between Lancashire Police and Greater Manchester Counter Terrorism Unit.
Ch Supt Andy Rhodes, of Lancashire Police, said: "Lancashire Constabulary will investigate any information that is passed to us, and ensure it is accurate, before responding in a proportionate and measured way.Ch Supt Andy Rhodes, of Lancashire Police, said: "Lancashire Constabulary will investigate any information that is passed to us, and ensure it is accurate, before responding in a proportionate and measured way.
I would ask local residents to be patient with us Ch Supt Andy RhodesI would ask local residents to be patient with us Ch Supt Andy Rhodes
"These arrests and subsequent searches of the nearby premises will be conducted with sensitivity and carried out as quickly as possible to ensure minimum impact on the three areas concerned."These arrests and subsequent searches of the nearby premises will be conducted with sensitivity and carried out as quickly as possible to ensure minimum impact on the three areas concerned.
"However, these types of inquiries can be complex and may take time to resolve."However, these types of inquiries can be complex and may take time to resolve.
"I would ask local residents to be patient with us and to be assured that we will keep them updated in relation to the investigation as and when we can.""I would ask local residents to be patient with us and to be assured that we will keep them updated in relation to the investigation as and when we can."