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May 24 2006
Nine people have been arrested in a massive nationwide anti-terror operation involving more than 500 police officers.
Police carried out a string of co-ordinated early morning raids at addresses across five different force areas.
Properties in Manchester, Merseyside, Middlesbrough, the West Midlands and the London area were being searched with warrants under the Terrorism Act.
Greater Manchester Police's anti-terrorism unit, which led the raids, said the "extensive" operation was targeted at individuals suspected of "facilitating terrorism abroad".
In a statement, the force said: "A ninth person has been arrested during an extensive operation targeting individuals suspected of facilitating terrorism abroad.