POLICE raided seven homes in Bolton, Wigan, Preston and Liverpool yesterday in relation to the use of stolen credit cards on the continent.

Operation Eyre involved police swoops on five private addresses and two business premises.

As a result of the inquiries three men were arrested, one from Bolton, one from Preston and one from Liverpool.

The men were questioned and then released pending further inquiries.

As a result of the operation, a large quantity of paperwork, computers and a number of stolen credit cards have been seized.

Police inquiries are continuing.

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