An “extremist” from Neasden has been jailed after being found guilty of terrorism offences, including possessing instructions related to making 3D-printed guns.
Abdiwahid Abdulkadir Mohamed, 33, was discovered to be a member of extreme Islamist groups on social media.
Mohamed was first questioned in a ‘schedule 7’ stop at Heathrow Airport when returning to the UK from a trip to Kenya in February 2022.
During the stop, counter-terrorism officers examined Mohamed's digital devices.
He was released but his devices were sent for further examination by specialist digital forensic officers within the Counter Terrorism Command.
Analysis of the devices led officers to identify that he was using two particular Telegram accounts to store instructions on how to create and build 3D-printed firearms.
Forensic experts found that if followed correctly the instructions could result in the production of viable weapons and firearms.
It was during this search that detectives found Mohamed to be a member of various extreme Islamist groups on Telegram.
Detective Chief Superintendent Gareth Rees, from the Met’s Counter Terrorism Command said: “The circulation of these kind of documents online is extremely harmful and anyone storing, or sharing this type of content can expect to be investigated and prosecuted as Mohamed was here.
“This investigation also came about as a result of a ‘schedule 7’ stop by officers at an airport.
“It shows just how valuable those powers are in helping us to identify and investigate potential terrorist activity and, ultimately, help keep the public safe.”
Mohamed was arrested at his home address in January 2023 and officers seized another mobile phone in his possession.
This was also examined and officers found further evidence of his “extremist mind-set”, said the Met - and that he had searched for 3D printers on eBay.
He was found guilty at Kingston Crown Court on October 8, 2023, of six counts of possessing documents likely to be useful for committing or preparing an act of terrorism.
On January 21, 2025, he was sentenced to seven years in prison with another year on extended licence.
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