article_snippet.sent: A North Yorkshire Police spokesman said: 'Although they have been released from custody, proceedings in this case - as they relate to they - remain active.'
article_snippet.sent: The new arrests, and the arrest in March, are understood to be linked to these lines of inquiry.
article_snippet.sent: Martin Dales, friend of Claudia's father, said the new arrests were a positive movement in the investigation but that progress was a series of ups and downs for the family.
article_snippet.sent: Three arrests is certainly a big movement for the police though. '
highlights_snippet.sent: the men were released earlier today after being questioned over the case .
  