A 22-year-old man has been sentenced to 18 months in prison after pleading guilty to terrorism-related charges. Axl Scott was convicted of five counts of violating the Terrorism Act 2000 and one count of possessing a conductive energy device.

The sentencing, which took place on Friday, follows Scott’s guilty plea entered in May of this year. His offences were uncovered in July 2021 when police officers were conducting inquiries at an address in Ardentinny, Scotland.

During a search of the premises, law enforcement discovered extremist material, prompting the involvement of the Organised Crime and Counter Terrorism Unit (OCCTU). The search yielded several concerning items, including documents detailing the construction of explosive devices and a video depicting a terrorist act. Digital devices containing Telegram conversations on extreme right-wing topics were also recovered, along with a conductive energy device.

Detective Superintendent Stephen Clark commented on the case, stating, “A team of officers worked consistently to build a clear picture of Scott’s activities and crimes. The evidence uncovered showed his extreme right-wing ideology and terrorist intentions. He now faces the consequences of the serious nature of his crimes.”

Clark accentuated the importance of community vigilance in preventing such incidents. He urged the public to report any suspicious activities or potential terrorism-related concerns to Police Scotland via the non-emergency number 101, or 999 in case of emergencies. For those wishing to remain anonymous, Crimestoppers can be contacted at 0800 555 111.