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Terror police arrest woman with three children at airport | Terror police arrest woman with three children at airport |
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A woman travelling with three children has been arrested on suspicion of preparing to go to Syria to engage in terror acts. | |
The woman, from Leicester, was arrested at Birmingham Airport by West Midlands Counter Terrorism Unit officers under Section 5 of the Terrorism Act. | The woman, from Leicester, was arrested at Birmingham Airport by West Midlands Counter Terrorism Unit officers under Section 5 of the Terrorism Act. |
The 30-year-old's home and another associated address are being searched. | The 30-year-old's home and another associated address are being searched. |
Officers are working with other agencies to ensure the children's welfare, West Midlands Police said. | Officers are working with other agencies to ensure the children's welfare, West Midlands Police said. |
Officers have a maximum of 36 hours to question her before charging, releasing, bailing or applying to a court for a warrant of further detention. | Officers have a maximum of 36 hours to question her before charging, releasing, bailing or applying to a court for a warrant of further detention. |