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Deported British Teenagers Released By Met Police (25 October 2011)

Date: 25/10/2011
Duncan Lewis, Legal News Solicitors, Deported British Teenagers Released By Met Police

Two British teenagers who were arrested and deported from Kenya have been released without charge following being detained under the Terrorism Act. Mohamed Mohamed Abdallah, of Somali descent, and Iqbal Shahzad, of Pakistani descent, went missing from their homes in Cardiff, South Wales, and their families feared that the pair had been radicalised by militant Islamists. Abdirhman Haji Abdallah, Mohamed’s father, told of his dash to Kenya following fears that his son was intending to join an Islamist rebel group. When Mohamed’s father met with the Kenyan authorities, he showed them a photograph of his son to aid the police in identifying the teenagers. The teenagers were arrested prior to crossing the border into neighbouring Somalia. Police have revealed that the pair had been under surveillance on arriving in Kenya. On their arrival at Heathrow Airport, the pair were held for six hours before being released.

A joint statement from the Muslim Council of Wales, Cardiff's Nur Al Islam Mosque, and the Somali Advice and Information Centre, stated that the pair had returned from Kenya and were now with their families. The pair are said to be in good health and pleased to be reunited with their families and communities. The statement told of how the Muslim community and the wider community had welcomed this news.

Duncan Lewis’ criminal law solicitors can provide advice and support to individuals being detained under the Terrorism Act. This includes but is not limited to individuals suspected of encouraging terrorism, disseminating terrorist publications, preparing for an intended act of terrorism, training for terrorism, and attending a place used for terrorist training.

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