Police arrest Anjem Choudary

Anjem Choudary, a notorious Islamist preacher, has been convicted of directing the banned terrorist organization Al-Muhajiroun (ALM) and faces a potential life sentence. The conviction followed a comprehensive international investigation involving the Metropolitan Police, MI5, and law enforcement agencies from the U.S. and Canada, highlighting the collaborative effort to combat online extremism. Body-worn footage of his arrest on July 17, 2023, shows police forcibly entering his home in Ilford, London, where they informed him of the charges under the Terrorism Act 2000. Choudary, who had previously served a sentence for promoting ISIS, resumed extremist activities shortly after his release, utilizing platforms like WhatsApp and Telegram to recruit followers. The investigation revealed he delivered over 40 lectures to audiences worldwide, reinforcing his role as a prominent radicalizer. Officials emphasize that these convictions enhance safety across communities in the UK and beyond, stressing the importance of international intelligence sharing in counter-terrorism efforts.