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Nine arrested after allegations of modern slavery and forced marriage in religious group

Cheshire Police, supported by Europol and officers from Ireland and Sweden, arrested nine members of the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light (Arpol) in Crewe over allegations of serious sexual offences, forced marriage, and modern slavery involving one female group member. Thirteen additional people were arrested on unrelated public order offences, and authorities are working with Cheshire East Council to support displaced residents while clarifying the investigation does not target the religion itself.