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| Mohammed Abdal Miah |
A man who openly supported
terrorist group Islamic State has been jailed for attempting to spread their
ideology.
Mohammed Abdal Miah, 32, from
Newcastle, was convicted of terrorism offences following an investigation by
the North East Counter Terrorism Unit.
The trial at Kingston Crown
Court heard he had used social media to facilitate support for the group and
shared information that encouraged others to commit terrorist acts.
Detective Chief Superintendent
Clive Wain, head of the North East CTU, said: “It is clear from the evidence
that has been presented that Miah had displayed open support for Isis and their
ideology.
“He has used social media to
facilitate his support for the terrorist organisation Isis and to spread their
propaganda.
“Miah also used social media as
a platform to share information that clearly encourages others to commit
terrorist acts.”
Miah, who was jailed for three
and a half years, was convicted of two charges of dissemination of terrorist
publications. The jury found him not guilty of two other charges.
Mr Wain said: “Today’s sentence
sends out a strong message that actions such as those carried out by Miah will
not be tolerated and the North East CTU, together with policing colleagues and
other partner agencies, will bring those who are breaking the law to justice.
“Terrorism and support of
terrorism is not acceptable in any form.”
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