Post by jonksy on Jan 7, 2024 5:07:59 GMT
We all know the type, don't we?
Eco extremists could turn into new British terror threat, Scotland Yard warns
Experts warn of a growing threat of bomb attacks to headquarters of fossil firms
It emerged last month that dozens of young environmental extremists have been referred to Prevent, the Government programme which tries to stop individuals from becoming terrorists.
One security source said: ‘These people believe the planet will end soon, and if they feel they are not being listened to, then they will resort to extreme measures. They are also the most panic-ridden, neurotic people. So they could be radicalised to do crazy things.’
Another Prevent expert, who does not want to be named, said: ‘The protesters are already damaging property. The next stage for them would be to throw an improvised explosive device at a multinational company’s office, or intimidate and assault its employees.’
One security source said: ‘These people believe the planet will end soon, and if they feel they are not being listened to, then they will resort to extreme measures. They are also the most panic-ridden, neurotic people. So they could be radicalised to do crazy things.’
Another Prevent expert, who does not want to be named, said: ‘The protesters are already damaging property. The next stage for them would be to throw an improvised explosive device at a multinational company’s office, or intimidate and assault its employees.’
