A former member of the British Army who worked as a chef has been jailed in connection with a terror-related offence, police said.
Authorities said the individual harboured what they described as extreme right-wing views and had been seeking to obtain components that could be used to make explosives. Police disclosed these details as part of their account of the investigation that led to the prosecution.
The case highlights continuing concerns among security services and law enforcement about extremist radicalisation, particularly when it involves people with military training or access to skills and knowledge that could assist in the manufacture of weapons. Police statements framed the matter as a threat to public safety and said the inquiry aimed to disrupt any plans to procure or assemble explosive devices.
Legal action in the matter resulted in a custodial sentence, reflecting the authorities' application of terrorism-related laws to those who seek to acquire material or equipment for violent ends. Police said the investigation remains part of broader efforts to monitor and counteract extremist activity and procurement networks within the country.