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Nine Arrested In Modern Slavery Allegations

BBC Radio 4 Cheshire 13d13d Impact 5
Cheshire police arrested nine people following raids at three addresses linked to the Amadi religion of peace and light group. More than 500 officers were involved in the operation. The group claims roots in Shia Islam, though police stated they are not investigating the group itself. The arrests involve allegations of modern slavery and other offenses. The investigation involves a religious group in Kru. The source did not specify the exact location of the religious group's activities. The nine individuals in custody include six men and three women from Spain, Italy, Mexico, Egypt, Sweden, and the US.

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BBC Radio 4

“Nine people have been arrested over allegations of modern slavery and other offenses at a religious group and crew. More than 500 officers were involved in raids at three addresses linked to the Amadi religion of peace and light group.”

BBC Radio 4

“Cheshire police say nine people have been arrested in connection with serious allegations, including modern slavery and forced marriage, a religious group in Kru”

BBC Radio 4

“The six men and three women in custody are from Spain, Italy, Mexico, Egypt, Sweden and the US. ... at three addresses linked to the Amadi religion of peace and light group”

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