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Two arrested in blackmail inquiry Woman held in blackmail inquiry
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Detectives investigating an alleged blackmail campaign by animal rights extremists have arrested two people. Detectives investigating an alleged blackmail campaign by animal rights extremists have arrested a woman.
A 39-year-old man and a 34-year-old woman, both from Dorchester, Dorset, were arrested at an address in the town which is being searched. 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.
They are suspected of sending threatening letters and e-mails to individuals connected with animal research companies. 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.