Raids Target Animal Rights Extremists

Ongoing operation at 30 addresses across the UK and Europe.

Police today said they were raiding 30 addresses linked to animal rights extremists across the UK and Europe.

Hampshire police said around 300 officers were involved in the ongoing operation, being led by forces in south-east England including Sussex, Kent, Surrey and Thames Valley police.

A Hampshire police spokeswoman said the "substantial" operation was part of an investigation into criminal activity linked to animal rights extremism.

"Police officers are executing warrants to enter and search premises at 30 addresses throughout the UK and Europe," the spokeswoman said.

"This is a substantial police operation, led by forces from the south-east region and supported by a number of other UK and EU police forces and European law enforcement agencies.

"Around 300 police officers and supporting staff are involved in the operation. There is ongoing police activity at the addresses, and officers are working with the local communities to minimise any disruption."

The spokeswoman said more information would be released as the operation developed. In the past, the FBI has described the UK as the global centre of animal rights extremism.

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