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| Woman bailed in blackmail inquiry | |
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| A woman arrested by detectives investigating an alleged blackmail campaign by animal rights extremists has been released on bail. | |
| The 34-year-old was arrested in Dorchester, Dorset, with a man, 39, who was later released without charge. | |
| The woman had been held on suspicion 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. |