Three men have been arrested on suspicion of terrorism offences.
The men have been taken into custody in northern England on suspicion of “commission, preparation and instigation of acts of terrorism”.
Greater Manchester Police said that at about 7.30pm, four warrants were executed in the Bolton, Great Lever, Abram and Hindley areas.
The men, aged 35, 36 and 51, were arrested at separate locations and have been taken into custody for questioning.
Scenes remain in place at the four addresses as inquiries are carried out, the force added.
Assistant Chief Constable Rob Potts, who holds responsibility for counterterrorism in the northwest, said: “This evening we have executed a number of planned warrants as part of an ongoing counterterrorism investigation.
“Three men have been taken into custody for questioning and scenes remain in place as we conduct further enquiries.”
The statement issued by Greater Manchester Police did not give further details on the arrests but said police did not
currently believe there was any wider threat linked to them.
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