Counter Terrorism Policing

We work with tech companies to have online terrorist content removed and launch investigations where necessary. If you see something online that you think is encouraging terrorist violence or activity, report it in confidence via gov.uk/report-terrorism #ActionCountersTerrorism

NCA officers have arrested one of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)'s most wanted fugitives in Wales. Daniel Andreas San Diego was detained in an operation supported by Counter Terrorism Policing and North Wales Police yesterday and now faces extradition to the US to face charges.

JAILED | Patrick Ruane, 55, from West London, who encouraged others to carry out violent attacks has been sentenced to five years in prison with an additional year to be served on license.    Ruane shared a series of extremist posts online across a ten-month period between January and November 2021. Officers identified that amongst his posts were a large number of messages where Ruane had actively encouraged people to commit acts of violence due to his dislike of the government’s policies.    In particular, he suggested targeting staff from pharmaceutical companies producing Covid-19 vaccinations, MPs, and the police. He had also posted about bombing vaccine laboratories and 5G infrastructure.      Following a trial at the Old Bailey he was found guilty of two counts of encouragement of terrorism.    Read more ➡ https://lnkd.in/ezJRT866 

This Remembrance Sunday, we pause to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our country.

As we remember those who have defended our freedoms this weekend, we wanted to highlight the work policing, and CTP's predecessor Special Branch, did during the First and Second World Wars. Throughout the First World War, policing worked closely with the newly formed MI5 to protect the UK from espionage, Special Branch was tasked with arresting suspicious foreign nationals, in total arresting 31 foreign agents who were convicted of spying. During the Second World War, the bombing of UK towns and cities added additional pressure to the police. Alongside air raid wardens, police were responsible for the sounding of air raid sirens, preventing black market trading, as well as supporting the fire service with search and rescue of bombing sites. Special Branch were tasked alongside MI5 to monitor foreign spies and informants, as well as monitoring Fascist and Communist organisations, issuing over 1,400 detention orders, which effectively neutralised the Fascist movement in the UK. The work of policing during the world wars cannot be understated, their hard work and determination helped keep the streets of the UK safe during its darkest hours. 📷 | Metropolitan Police Museum If you want to find out more about the history of policing, you can get in touch with the Museum team: https://lnkd.in/e5SHp37Q

With winter creeping its way in... ❄️ You'll be seeing more of our winter vigilance messaging! 💬 We’ll be out as usual disrupting terrorist activity, but you have a part to play. Make sure to let one of our officers know if you’ve seen anything that doesn’t feel right, or report online at gov.uk/ACT 🔗 #ActionCountersTerrorism

Want to know how best to protect your business from terrorism? 🛡️    Swipe to see what else you, your staff, and your security could be doing!    To learn more about how to keep your organisation safe, visit ProtectUK ➡ protectuk.police.uk/ 

We're very excited to launch our 2024 Winter Vigilance campaign, encouraging you, the public, to stay alert and help keep each other safe this season✨ Keep an eye out for our posters with an important safety message. Wherever you are, stay alert to your surroundings and report anything that doesn't feel right at gov.uk/ACT Call 999 in an emergency 📲 #ActionCountersTerrorism

JAILED | Piotr Kucharski, 49, from Hertfordshire, has been sentenced to 2.5 years in prison for professing to be a member of a proscribed organisation. Kucharski attended a combat and re-enactment event in Suffolk where he threatened participants with a knife. While there he publicly claimed he was a member of the Wagner Group and that he had previously fought in Ukraine. There was no evidence to suggest that he was a legitimate member of the group, nor that he had fought in Ukraine. However, purporting to be a member of a proscribed organisation is a serious offence under terrorism legislation. Read more ➡ https://lnkd.in/eEyk7wqM

Family members are often first to feel when something is not right. If you’re worried about a change in behaviour in your teenager, do not hesitate to act. Find the resources and guidance you need at actearly.uk 🔗 You won’t ruin a life, but you might save one. #ACTEarly