Police have arrested a total of seven men in the UK in conjunction with suspected terrorist activity, the police have stated.
Six men from the West Midlands and one from West Yorkshire were detained over the course of three days, West Midlands Police have confirmed to the BBC.
The raid followed a routine stop of a car on the M1 motorway in south Yorkshire on last Saturday. Upon inspecting the vehicle, traffic officers discovered a cache of firearms and other weapons inside after the car was impounded for having no insurance.
The police then traced the driver, passenger and associates who were then arrested.
The BBC reported that "three men aged 23, 26 and 27 from Sparkhill, Birmingham, were arrested on Tuesday morning.
"A 22-year-old from Alum Rock, Birmingham, a 24-year-old from Moseley and a 22-year-old from Smethwick, West Midlands, were arrested on Wednesday evening.
"A 43-year old man from Kirklees, West Yorkshire, was arrested on Thursday."
Detective Chief Superintendent Kenny Bell, head of the West Midlands Counter Terrorism Unit, said: "As soon as the items were discovered in the impounded vehicle, our priority was to protect the public by pursuing and arresting those we believed to be involved."
It has been speculated that the arrests are not linked with the upcoming Olympics or the arrests of six other suspected terrorists in London last Thursday.
Wal-Mart Q1 earnings missed analysts’ forecasts
Will UK economy favour debit cards?
Ways a banks can reform economic stability
Fire service needs overhaul, says government reports
4 considerations for assuring finances are stable
Diane Abbott warns about masculinity crisis in UK
5 things to keep check on various banking entities
Mobile phone can cause high blood pressure, says study
Focus on: Need a loan? Now pay just 5% over 5 years
Is making money through solar power possible?
4 points on insurance and the EU
Prince Harry ends US tour with charity polo match
Ways to make home improvements this summer
Malaria mosquitoes drawn to human odour, says research
| Derbyshire Personal Loan | Sainsbury's Shopper Standard Loan | Clydesdale Bank Personal Loan | |
| Representative APR | 5% | 5% | 5.1% |
| Loan Amount | £10,000 | £10,000 | £10,000 |
| Loan Duration | 3 years | 3 years | 3 years |
| Comments | For loans of £7,500... | For loans of £7,500... | For loans of £7,500... |
| Representative Example | If you borrow £10,000 o... | If you borrow £10,000 o... | If you borrow £10,000 o... |
| Apply | Apply | Apply |
Powered by 
MoneySupermarket are free, independent & compare all UK loans & credit cards as well as offering exclusive deals you won't find anywhere else. MoneySupermarket House, St David's Park, Ewloe, Flintshire CH5 3UZ
US House farm bill and food stampcuts
Essential insurance for moving home
George Michael injured in car crash
Wiggins leaves Giro d'Italia over illness
Paul Shane of Hi-de-Hi! has died
Online shopping: need for effective supply chain
Over 50? How confident are you financially?
6 steps to follow when shopping for a vehicle loan
Fashion label: celebrity sellers hitting a hit
David Beckham is set to retire from football
Thomas Cook reveals refinancing plan
| Top Credit Cards Deals | ||
| Representative APR | ||
| MBNA | 12.90% | Apply |
| Sainsbury's | 7.80% | Apply |
| Sainsbury's | 7.80% | Apply |
Powered by  |
||
