Sinn Fein politician knew about criminal past of party activist now suspected of far-right extremism

"A Sinn Fe9in senator was aware of the criminal convictions of a supporter who is now a terror suspect in a far-right plot to attack a mosque."

"The terrorism cell suspect has admitted dealing cocaine and has several non-drug-related convictions."

"'I was assured that he had turned his life around.'"

A Sinn Fe9in senator knew of criminal convictions belonging to a supporter who has become a suspect in a far-right terror plot targeting a mosque. The supporter met party leader Mary Lou McDonald while campaigning during the 2024 general election. The suspect admitted to dealing cocaine and holds several non-drug-related convictions. The senator acknowledged awareness of a previous drug arrest and stated that assurances were given that the supporter had turned his life around. The case links past criminality, political campaigning contact, and an ongoing terrorism investigation.

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