41.   The five were arrested in March after an eight-month international investigation by Hampshire police.

42.   The five were arrested between Friday and Monday, and have been charged with conspiracy to discharge a noxious substance with an intention to disturb people.

43.   The five were arrested in February by the vice squad for homosexual acts, police added.

44.   The minister, who spoke to AFP on condition of anonymity, declined to say when the five were arrested or to provide identities.