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Five arrested in G20 terror probe Terror probe uncovers 'fake guns'
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Police investigating alleged terrorism in connection with the G20 summit have arrested five people in Devon. An imitation Kalashnikov rifle and fireworks have been seized by police investigating alleged terrorism in connection with the G20 summit.
Three men aged 25, 19 and 16 and two women aged 20, from Plymouth or nearby, were held between 27 and 29 March. Three men aged 25, 19 and 16 and two women of 20, from the Plymouth area in Devon, were held after the 25 year old was seen allegedly spraying graffiti.
A number of weapons and suspected imitation weapons, as well as "suspicious devices", were seized in searches a number of premises. A number of imitation weapons were seized in searches of several premises.
A police spokesman stressed that the investigation was "in no way" linked to any religious group. Assistant Chief Constable Paul Netherton said the weapons were "not major" and "probably not even lethal".
He added the inquiry was centred on political activity involving British nationals. The arrests were an "isolated incident" and local people were not at risk. The arrested people have not been linked to any religious group.
The BBC Home Affairs Correspondent, Danny Shaw, said the arrests are understood to be linked to the G20 summit in London on 2 April. [Police] also found some politically sensitive material and things like that ACC Paul Netherton
'Political ideology' ACC Netherton said the weapons included imitation handguns and a Kalashnikov, as well as fireworks. No ammunition for the guns was found.
Detectives are investigating the possibility those arrested were planning to mount protests in London against the G20 summit of world leaders.
All five people are being held under the Terrorism Act.All five people are being held under the Terrorism Act.
The arrests were made after the 25-year-old man was arrested in Plymouth on the evening of 27 March on suspicion of criminal damage. The arrests were made after the 25-year-old man was arrested in Plymouth on the evening of 27 March for allegedly spraying graffiti on a wall.
Police carried out a search of the man's address and the weapons and "material relating to political ideology" were seized. ACC Netherton said: "He was arrested and then the officer went back to this man's house and carried out a search.
The force spokesman said the operation has no connection to failed suicide bomber Nicky Reilly, 22, who was jailed for 18 years earlier this year. "When he was searching the house he came across imitation firearms and also some devices which had basically been made from fireworks.
"And also he found some politically sensitive material and things like that."
He said the operation has no connection to failed suicide bomber Nicky Reilly, 22, who was jailed for 18 years earlier this year.
The Muslim convert, who lived with his mother in Plymouth, attempted a nail bomb attack on a restaurant in Exeter.The Muslim convert, who lived with his mother in Plymouth, attempted a nail bomb attack on a restaurant in Exeter.
Assistant Chief Constable Sharon Taylor said: "I would reassure local people and residents of Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, that they are not at any risk and these arrests would appear to be isolated at this time.
"Those arrested people will remain in custody while further inquiries take place."