Four Jailed for Shocking Neo-Nazi Plot Uncovered by Undercover Cop
Daniel Wright, Liam Hall, Stacey Salmon, and Samuel Whibley have been found guilty of 18 serious offences after being exposed by an undercover police officer. The dark truth emerged during an 11-week trial at Sheffield Crown Court.
Extreme Right-Wing Cell Caught Sharing Hate and Making Guns
The jury heard how the group met in secret online chat rooms to spread far-right propaganda, radicalise others, and promote violence to fuel their hate-fuelled agenda. A shocking discovery followed the arrests in May 2021 – a partially built 3D-printed firearm was found at Liam Hall and Stacey Salmon’s West Yorkshire home.
Experts confirmed the weapon could have been deadly if completed. Alongside the gun parts, police seized chemicals, bomb-making guides, and extremist right-wing videos and texts.
Sentences Handed Down: Years Behind Bars for Hate and Terror
- Daniel Wright (Keighley, West Yorkshire) was convicted on seven counts, including illegal firearm manufacture. He got 12 years in prison, plus a 30-year notification order and a Serious Crime Prevention Order after release.
- Liam Hall (Keighley) was jailed for six years for making and holding an unlicensed firearm, with a Serious Crime Prevention Order on release.
- Stacey Salmon (Keighley) received a three-year prison sentence for possessing a firearm.
- Samuel Whibley (Isle of Anglesey) was convicted of eight terrorism offences, including encouraging terrorism and distributing terrorist material. He was sentenced to 10 years, plus stringent orders on release.
Counter-Terror Chief Warns Extremists: You Will Be Caught
Detective Chief Superintendent Peter Craig, head of Counter Terrorism Policing in the North East, said: “This verdict shows the grave nature of these crimes. We work tirelessly to root out extremists threatening our communities.
“Anyone involved in terrorism or violent extremism will be identified and prosecuted.”
