COMPUTER equipment, cash and files have been seized as part of a police probe into money laundering offences linking two solicitors and an accountant.
The three were among five people arrested by officers on Wednesday morning at their homes and businesses in Burnley, Nelson and Barrowford.
They have been bailed to re-appear at Burnley police station at a date in August while officers conduct further investigations.
Four men and one woman were questioned by police until 10pm at police stations across Lancashire.
More than 40 officers swooped early on Wednesday morning as part of Operation Flourish - 15-month surveillance investigation into the alleged theft and money laundering offences.
Detective Inspector Dermott Horrigan said: "We are satisfied with the operation and will be assessing the equipment seized during the raids at various properties and businesses addresses in the area."
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