East London Man Jailed for Sharing ISIS Propaganda Online
Sabbir Miah, 29, from East London, has been sentenced to nearly four years in prison for posting videos glorifying fighters for Daesh. The extremist content was shared in a private online group with hundreds of members last June.
Counter Terror Police Snap Up Suspect
Officers from the Counter Terrorism Internet Referral Unit (CTIRU) flagged the video for breaching terrorism laws. Miah was arrested on 2 November 2021 and charged with disseminating terrorist publications under the Terrorist Act 2006.
Old Bailey Trial Ends in Guilty Verdict
Despite denying the offence, Miah was found guilty at the Old Bailey on 26 August. On 17 October, he was sentenced to three years and ten months behind bars.
Commander Richard Smith, head of the Met’s Counter Terrorism Command, said: “Extremist propaganda content is put online by terrorist groups to radicalise people and recruit followers, and is very harmful. Counter terrorism policing across the UK works hard with partners to identify and arrest people like Miah, and get this content removed from the internet.”
Repeat Offender with Previous Terror Convictions
Miah was no stranger to the law. In 2017, he was convicted for distributing Daesh propaganda and served three years and four months. His new sentence adds to his combat record with the courts.
