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Three arrested during huge traveller site raid involving 80 police officers

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As many as 30 police vehicles were present at the caravan site in Leighton Arches, Welshpool, Wales, at around 6am this morning. A police spokesman said 80 officers were present at the site, that the operation had been “planned”, and there was “no risk to the public”.

Both uniformed and plain-clothed officers were involved in the raid.

Dyfed Powys Police confirmed that three people have been arrested during the raid – although there has not yet been any confirmation over the reasons for the arrests.

A spokesperson said: “[Dyfed-Powys Police] is at Leighton Arches caravan site, Welshpool, this morning, conducting a planned operation, and three men have been arrested.

“There are currently 80 police officers at the scene. There is no risk to the public. 

“We will update you on this operation as soon as possible.”

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