British police arrested ten people during raids on properties belonging to the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light religious group in Crewe, England, as part of an investigation into allegations of modern slavery and other serious offenses.

The arrests were made during coordinated raids on the group's headquarters and associated properties. Those detained are suspected of involvement in modern slavery, forced marriage, and sexual offenses, according to authorities.

The Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light, also known by the acronym AROPL, is a religious sect that has operated in the Crewe area. The raids targeted multiple locations connected to the organization as part of what appears to be a significant law enforcement operation.

Modern slavery investigations in the UK typically involve allegations of forced labor, human trafficking, and the exploitation of vulnerable individuals. The inclusion of forced marriage and sexual offense allegations suggests the scope of the investigation extends beyond labor-related exploitation.

Police have not yet released details about the specific charges that may be filed or the timeline for the investigation. The arrests represent a major development in what appears to be an ongoing inquiry into the religious group's activities.