Counter-terrorism police in the UK are on heightened alert for potential threats posed by British ISIS supporters who may attempt to return home after being released from prisons in Syria. The uncertain future of the war-torn country has raised fears of increased extremism, prompting authorities to bolster their defenses.  

 

Vicki Evans, the national counter-terrorism coordinator, highlighted the complexity of the current terror threat, describing it as "smouldering." She noted the dangers posed by Islamic extremists, state-sponsored plots, and attacks by individuals without a clear ideological motive. "Events in Syria are certainly something that are a focus and something that all of us need to think about with our partners," she said.  

 

Evans emphasized the enduring risks from both longstanding and emerging enemies of peace. "History tells us that, unfortunately, any instability creates space for extremism, for violence and acts of terror," she explained.  

 

The recent ascent of Ahmed al-Sharaa as Syria's de facto leader and the resurgence of the rebel group Hayat Tahrir al Sham (HTS) have added to the concerns. While the UK government has engaged diplomatically with al-Sharaa, HTS remains classified as a banned terrorist organization under British law. Any overt support for the group could result in terror-related charges. Although Evans confirmed no arrests had been made in connection with HTS, she declined to disclose whether any suspects were under investigation.  

 

Another troubling trend noted by Evans is the growing presence of violent and harmful content in the online histories of counter-terrorism suspects, including children as young as 10. "It's a pick-and-mix of horror," she said, referencing the increasing prevalence of extreme violence, pornography, misogyny, and gore among those under investigation.  

 

"We most definitely need to think differently about how we stop that conveyor belt of young people who are seeing and being exposed to this type of material and, unfortunately, sometimes then going on to commit horrific acts," she added.  

 

As authorities brace for potential threats stemming from Syria's instability, the focus remains on preventing acts of terror and addressing the evolving challenges posed by extremist ideologies and harmful online influences.

 

Based on a report by Sky News 2024-12-20

 

 

 

 

5 hours ago, Social Media said:

Counter-terrorism police in the UK are on heightened alert for potential threats posed by British ISIS supporters who may attempt to return home after being released from prisons in Syria.

 

I wonder if secure borders would help?

 

Just a thought...

 

Or would the lefties start legal action again to defend the terrorists human rights?

1 hour ago, JonnyF said:

 

I wonder if secure borders would help?

 

Just a thought...

 

Or would the lefties start legal action again to defend the terrorists human rights?

Did you miss this bit Jonny:

 

6 hours ago, Social Media said:

Counter-terrorism police in the UK are on heightened alert for potential threats posed by British ISIS supporters who may attempt to return home after being released from prisons in Syria.

There’s a clue in the word ‘British’.

 
They, like you, can simply turn up at immigration with their passport and will be allowed into their home country.

 

By supporting the new Jihadis' government of Syria, the UK is shooting its own leg.

2 hours ago, Chomper Higgot said:

They, like you, can simply turn up at immigration with their passport and will be allowed into their home country.

 

Not if they're on a terrorist watchlist. They could quite easily be apprehended at customs.

 

Of course, given that it's Britain it might be better to arrive by dinghy, therefore avoiding all that pesky customs stuff with the added benefit of a free stay in a 5 star hotel. 

28 minutes ago, JonnyF said:

 

Not if they're on a terrorist watchlist. They could quite easily be apprehended at customs.

 

Of course, given that it's Britain it might be better to arrive by dinghy, therefore avoiding all that pesky customs stuff with the added benefit of a free stay in a 5 star hotel. 

Yes they could.

 

But they would still be in the UK.

 

The rest of your post is nonsense.

3 hours ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Did you miss this bit Jonny:

 

There’s a clue in the word ‘British’.

 
They, like you, can simply turn up at immigration with their passport and will be allowed into their home country.

 

You will like this thread, right up your street..........

it was reported yesterday the UK has eight Sharia muslim courts. 

They arrange and sanction marriage to underage girls and men are allowed to have four wives. 

All this in defiance of the British legal system. 

Little wonder protests are  becoming more prevelant as the the Muslim influx is a concern to more and more  British people. 

1 minute ago, jippytum said:

it was reported yesterday the UK has eight Sharia muslim courts. 

They arrange and sanction marriage to underage girls and men are allowed to have four wives. 

All this in defiance of the British legal system. 

Little wonder protests are  becoming more prevelant as the the Muslim influx is a concern to more and more  British people. 

Do you have a link?

 

 

6 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Do you have a link?

 

 

They've been in the UK since the 1980s. Did the Guardian not tell you?

 

Sharia law courts in the UK

https://researchbriefings.files.parliament.uk/documents/CDP-2019-0102/CDP-2019-0102.pdf

If prior governments would never have let this entire group in, in the first place, they wouldn't constant terror threats and costing a fortune.  Like Canada, prior immigration ministers have zero experience in immigration and never take the blame for their careless blunders.  The process of appointments need to be altered entirely, not just be a friend of the PM.

2 hours ago, jippytum said:

it was reported yesterday the UK has eight Sharia muslim courts. 

They arrange and sanction marriage to underage girls and men are allowed to have four wives. 

All this in defiance of the British legal system. 

Little wonder protests are  becoming more prevelant as the the Muslim influx is a concern to more and more  British people. 

It is more like 32 Sharia courts, with more on the way. The Islamisation of Britain is well underway. Full takeover estimated to be completed within 30-50 years.

I loved the UK when I lived there and I am proud to be British.

But my desire to return diminishes day by day.

I reckon that in a couple of years time, that desire will go negative.

Labour seems to rely on the immigrant vote to get in and to stay in power.

Things are not likely to improve.

5 hours ago, jippytum said:

it was reported yesterday the UK has eight Sharia muslim courts. 

They arrange and sanction marriage to underage girls and men are allowed to have four wives. 

All this in defiance of the British legal system. 

Little wonder protests are  becoming more prevelant as the the Muslim influx is a concern to more and more  British people. 

 

It may be in defiance of the British legal system, but it does not overrule it.
Sharia courts may allow men to have 4 wives, but they can still be prosecuted for bigamy under British law. Whether or not British law would be willing to actually prosecute Muslim bigamists remains to be seen!

7 hours ago, koolkarl said:

If prior governments would never have let this entire group in, in the first place, they wouldn't constant terror threats and costing a fortune.  Like Canada, prior immigration ministers have zero experience in immigration and never take the blame for their careless blunders.  The process of appointments need to be altered entirely, not just be a friend of the PM.

Or making them British citizens and giving out British passports for no good reason and even allowing them to run for public office - what other sovereign nation does this? Certainly not Thailand

3 hours ago, loong said:

 

It may be in defiance of the British legal system, but it does not overrule it.
Sharia courts may allow men to have 4 wives, but they can still be prosecuted for bigamy under British law. Whether or not British law would be willing to actually prosecute Muslim bigamists remains to be seen!

Seems that isn’t strictly the case - bigamy laws only apply to certain types of state approved weddings. The UK recognises some types of ‘cultural matrimonies’ such as a Muslim being allowed under the laws of an Islamic state to have up to four wives. If a Muslim has four wives under Islamic law they are not considered bigamists, and in the UK, can claim benefits for multiple wives and children

9 hours ago, HK MacPhooey said:

Se If a Muslim has four wives under Islamic law they are not considered bigamists, and in the UK, can claim benefits for multiple wives and children

What do most brits think about this?

9 hours ago, HK MacPhooey said:

Seems that isn’t strictly the case - bigamy laws only apply to certain types of state approved weddings. The UK recognises some types of ‘cultural matrimonies’ such as a Muslim being allowed under the laws of an Islamic state to have up to four wives. If a Muslim has four wives under Islamic law they are not considered bigamists, and in the UK, can claim benefits for multiple wives and children

Link please?

Here we go - Merry Christmas from Magdeburg.

 

https://www.bbc.com/news/live/c1j08p44w9kt

 

 

And the perpetrator hated Islam.....

2 minutes ago, rickudon said:

And the perpetrator hated Islam.....

But targeted a Christian not Muslim event and shouted "Allahu Akbar" as he got arrested

52 minutes ago, Bkk Brian said:

But targeted a Christian not Muslim event and shouted "Allahu Akbar" as he got arrested

no he didn't. 

1 minute ago, Neeranam said:

no he didn't. 

Yes he did.....lol

 

Go to the topic

9 minutes ago, Bkk Brian said:

Yes he did.....lol

 

Go to the topic

The guy you are talking about isn't even Muslim... 

17 minutes ago, Neeranam said:

The guy you are talking about isn't even Muslim... 

Go to the topic, how many more times. Lol

3 hours ago, Bkk Brian said:

But targeted a Christian not Muslim event and shouted "Allahu Akbar" as he got arrested

Please provide a link if you can as he never said this. 

4 minutes ago, Neeranam said:

Please provide a link if you can as he never said this. 

In the topic, third time now, stop the off topic baiting and derailment of this thread 

 

Two killed and scores injured after car drives into German Christmas market

 

 

 

 

 

An off topic troll post has been removed @Neeranam Lets hope this does not become another pattern of yours

That's what happens with open borders and mass migration.
Instead of having walls and barriers around your country, you have to have them within your country around sensitive sites like Christmas markets etc aka Merkel Lego or bollards.