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Five terror arrests follow police raids in Cardiff and Barry | Five terror arrests follow police raids in Cardiff and Barry |
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Five men have been arrested under the Terrorism Act following raids in Cardiff and Barry. | Five men have been arrested under the Terrorism Act following raids in Cardiff and Barry. |
Officers from North East Counter Terrorism Unit and the Wales Extremism and Counter Terrorism Unit executed six search warrants on Thursday. | |
The men have been arrested under section 12 of the act, creating offences in relation to the support of proscribed organisations. | The men have been arrested under section 12 of the act, creating offences in relation to the support of proscribed organisations. |
The arrests are not linked to two men charged with offences on Wednesday. | |
South Wales Police Assistant Chief Constable, Nikki Holland said: "South Wales Police is proud to have strong links with our local communities and their cooperation is vital to make sure that we tackle radicalisation and extremism effectively together." |