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Woman held in blackmail inquiry | |
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Detectives investigating an alleged blackmail campaign by animal rights extremists have arrested a woman. | |
The 34-year-old woman was arrested in Dorchester, Dorset, along with a 39-year-old man who was later released. A property is also being searched. | |
The woman is suspected of sending threatening letters and e-mails to individuals connected with animal research companies. | |
One of the firms had links with Darley Oaks Farm in Newchurch, Staffordshire. | One of the firms had links with Darley Oaks Farm in Newchurch, Staffordshire. |
The farm closed in January 2006 following a long campaign by animal rights campaigners against its owners - the Hall family - which included the digging up of a grandmother's grave in Yoxall. | The farm closed in January 2006 following a long campaign by animal rights campaigners against its owners - the Hall family - which included the digging up of a grandmother's grave in Yoxall. |
Two men and two women were subsequently jailed for their part in the campaign. | Two men and two women were subsequently jailed for their part in the campaign. |
The latest operation was led by Staffordshire Police. | The latest operation was led by Staffordshire Police. |