Tate brothers arrested in US in connection b with UK inquiry

Mr McHaffie said the CPS has requested the extradition of the brothers from the US.

“They have been arrested and await extradition proceedings to the UK,” he added.

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Bedfordshire Police said the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Major Crime Unit had been continuing to investigate a number of other offences reported to both them and Hertfordshire Constabulary.

Bedfordshire Police Assistant Chief Constable Karena Thomas said: “Officers from our major crime unit have been working closely alongside the Crown Prosecution Service and both national and international law enforcement agencies as part of this complex investigation.

“We understand the interest that this case will generate, but we would urge the public not to speculate and to allow the legal process to be carried out correctly.