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Group of six convicted of spying for Russia jailed for total of 50 years
The group members - Orlin Roussev, 46, Bizer Maksimov Dzhambazov, 43, Katrin Nikolayeva Ivanova, 33, Ivan Iliev Stoyanov, 33, Vanya Nikolaveva Gaberova, 30, and Tihomir Ivanov Ivanchev, 39 – have been sentenced for a combined…
Updated Statement on Leeds Incident
An updated statement from CTP NE regarding the incident in Leeds on Saturday, April 26.
Devon man jailed for sharing right-wing terrorist content online
Tobias Gleed, 20, has been sentenced to five and half years in prison for possessing, promoting and distributing terrorist materials online.
From rural crime scenes to countering terror threats – hear how ‘Cassandra’ became a senior forensic expert
In the final episode of the Inside Counter Terrorism Policing podcast hear about the intricate and complex work of a forensic expert. “All the time you’re constantly looking, listening, watching, and seeing how things are…
A former schoolteacher turned intelligence assessor, hear how ‘Heidi’ switched the classroom for counter terrorism
“I’m having to deal with some of the worst people in society and some people that are planning on doing potentially some really horrific things.” In the latest episode of the Inside Counter Terrorism Policing…
From a night shift response officer to bringing down international terrorists, ‘Jess’ reveals the life of a senior investigating officer
“That decision about when to arrest them – a day too soon, a day too late – it can be down to the wire..” In the latest episode of the chart chopping Inside Counter Terrorism…
Terrorism related arrests hit a five year high
The latest data released by the Home Office shows that more people have been arrested for terrorism related offences in 2024 than in the four years previously. Last year, the police made 248 arrests which…
From the physio table to outlawing terror groups – Jo’s story is like no other
“…people can do anything. You don’t know what people are capable of.” In the latest episode of the chart topping ‘Inside Counter Terrorism Policing’ podcast hear about the harrowing and heroic moments in the life…
Gateshead Man Sentenced for Inciting Racial Hatred
A 48-year-old man from Gateshead has today (Monday, March 10) been sentenced to 12 months’ imprisonment, suspended for two years, after posting a series of racist messages on social media.
Human source handler reveals the unsung heroes ‘stopping terror attacks’
Under the cypher ‘Emma’ a CTP source handler has talked about the importance of human intelligence when tackling terrorist plots in a new podcast released for International Women’s Day. Having first worked in a Regional…
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