Police conclude search at religious group's HQ
Summary
Police have finished searching the headquarters of a religious group in Cheshire after investigating serious crimes. Ten people were arrested but later released on bail, and police will keep officers nearby while continuing their investigation.Key Facts
- Police searched three sites in Crewe, including the group's headquarters called Webb House.
- The investigation began after reports of serious sexual offenses, forced marriage, and modern slavery that allegedly happened in 2023.
- Ten people (seven men and three women) were arrested and released on bail with conditions that stop them from returning to Webb House.
- About 150 people lived at the religious group's base.
- Those arrested are from several countries, including Britain, Mexico, Italy, the USA, Spain, Germany, Sweden, and Egypt.
- The Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light was founded by followers of Shia Islam but is not accepted by mainstream Shia Muslims.
- Police emphasized the investigation targets specific criminal allegations, not the religion itself.
- During the raids, 25 people were charged with public order offenses unrelated to the main investigation. They will appear in court in June.
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