Police given more time to quiz terror suspects

LONDON – Police have been given more time to question 14 people arrested in anti-terrorist raids targeting a gang alleged to have run terrorist training camps in Britain.

A judge late Sunday gave officers until September 8 to hold 11 of the suspects, arrested late Friday and early Saturday. The other three can be held until Wednesday before police must seek a further extension.Under new British anti-terrorist laws, police can hold suspects for up to 28 days before they must be charged or released.The suspects were detained in raids at a halal Chinese restaurant and locations across London.Government officials said the arrests were in connection with the alleged recruitment and radicalisation of young British Muslims, but did not say what triggered the arrests.The 14 men, aged between 17 and 48, were being questioned on suspicion of committing, preparing or instigating terrorist acts, police said.Nampa-APThe other three can be held until Wednesday before police must seek a further extension.Under new British anti-terrorist laws, police can hold suspects for up to 28 days before they must be charged or released.The suspects were detained in raids at a halal Chinese restaurant and locations across London.Government officials said the arrests were in connection with the alleged recruitment and radicalisation of young British Muslims, but did not say what triggered the arrests.The 14 men, aged between 17 and 48, were being questioned on suspicion of committing, preparing or instigating terrorist acts, police said.Nampa-AP