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Hate Preacher Anjem Choudary Arrested for Terror Offense

Anjem Choudary, a notorious hate preacher, is currently undergoing questioning by the police following his arrest on suspicion of a terrorism offense. The 56-year-old Choudary’s residence in Ilford was raided by detectives at approximately 5:40 am on Monday.

In a subsequent development, counter-terrorism officers from Scotland Yard apprehended a 28-year-old Canadian national upon his arrival at Heathrow Airport, seven hours later.

Both Choudary and the Canadian national were detained on suspicion of being members of a banned organization, which contravenes the provisions of the Terrorism Act 2000.

The investigation led to their interrogation at a police station in west London, while the authorities conducted searches at three properties situated in east London.

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Anjem Choudary, who was a trained lawyer, held the position of the UK’s most prominent Islamic extremist for many years. He headed various groups, including al-Muhajiroun, which were banned under the counter-terrorism legislation enacted following the 9/11 terror attacks in New York and the 7/7 suicide bombings in London in 2005. Notably, al-Muhajiroun praised the 9/11 terrorists as “magnificent martyrs.”

The Metropolitan Police issued a statement confirming the arrests, stating, “Counter-terrorism detectives have arrested two men as part of an investigation into suspected terrorism offenses. The officers arrested a 56-year-old man from east London at approximately 5:40 am in the area. They arrested a 28-year-old Canadian national at Heathrow airport at approximately 12:35 pm after he arrived on a flight from Canada. Both were arrested on suspicion of membership of a proscribed organization, contrary to section 11 of the Terrorism Act 2000. The men are currently being held under section 41 of the Terrorism Act 2000 at a west London police station.”

โ€œPolice searches of three addresses in east London are ongoing.โ€

Lillian Hocker
Lillian Hocker
Lillian Hocker is a seasoned technology journalist and analyst, specializing in the intersection of innovation, entrepreneurship, and digital culture. With over a decade of experience, Lillian has contributed insightful articles to leading tech publications. Her work dives deep into emerging technologies, startup ecosystems, and the impact of digital transformation on industries worldwide. Prior to her career in journalism, she worked as a software engineer at a Silicon Valley startup, giving her firsthand experience of the tech industry's rapid evolution.

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