Two men charged with terrorism offences linked to Hezbollah

Two men have been charged with terrorism offences as part of a proactive investigation by Counter Terrorism Policing London.

[A] Annis Makki 40 (15.10.85) of NW10 and [B] Mohamad Hadi Kassir, 33 (29.06.1992), of W2, have both been charged with attending terrorist training in Lebanon in September 2021 and belonging to a proscribed organisation, namely Hezbollah.

Makki has also been charged with being involved in the preparation of terrorist acts, contrary to section 5 of the Terrorism Act 2006.

In total, the Crown Prosecution Service has authorised six charges under the Terrorism Act 200 for Makki and Kassir has been charged with three.

They are due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, 16 December from 2pm.

Commander Dominic Murphy, head of Counter Terrorism Policing London, said: "These arrests and charges follow a painstaking investigation by detectives of Counter Terrorism Policing London, who have worked closely with a number of overseas law enforcement colleagues during the course of the investigation.

“These charges are yet a further demonstration that we will take robust action against anyone here whom we suspect as being involved in terrorist activity. I want to reassure the public that I do not assess there is an ongoing threat to the wider public as a result of the activities of these two individuals.”

Detectives first arrested both men on Tuesday, 1 April at their home addresses. They were subsequently released on bail. They were rearrested on 10 December and taken into custody before being charged with terrorism offences.

Full list of charges

Makki

1. On 2 September 2021 at Birket Jabbour airbase, Lebanon, attended a place Birket Jabbour airbase, whilst terrorist training was given to his knowledge or belief, contrary to section 8(1) and (2) (a) of the Terrorism Act 2006.

1. Between 25 February 2024 and 10 July 2024, with the intention of assisting another to commit acts of terrorism, engaged in conduct in preparation for giving effect to the intention contrary to section 5 (1) (b) of the Terrorism Act 2006.

1. Between 1 January 2020 and 10 December 2025, belonged to a proscribed organisation, namely Hezbollah, contrary to section 11 (1) of the Terrorism Act 2000.

1. On 10 October 2023, expressed an opinion or belief that was supportive of a proscribed organisation, namely Hamas, and in doing so was reckless as to whether a person to whom the expression or belief was directed would be encouraged to support a proscribed organisation. Contrary to section 12 (1) (a) and (6) of the Terrorism Act 2000.

1. On 30 October 2023, expressed an opinion or belief that was supportive of a proscribed organisation, namely Hezbollah, and in doing so was reckless as to whether a person to whom the expression or belief was directed would be encouraged to support a proscribed organisation. Contrary to section 12 (1) (a) and (6) of the Terrorism Act 2000.

1. On 28 October 2023, Annis MAKKI distributed or circulated a terrorist publication, namely a Hezbollah video, and at the time of doing so intended an effect of his conduct, or was reckless as to whether his conduct had an effect of directly or indirectly encouraging, or otherwise including the commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism. Contrary to section 2 (1) of the Terrorism Act 2006.

Kassir

1. On 22 February 2015 at Baffliyeh, South Lebanon, attended a place, whilst terrorist training was given to his knowledge or belief, contrary to section 8(1) and (2) (a) of the Terrorism Act 2006.

1. On 2 September 2021 at Birket Jabbour airbase, Lebanon, attended a place, whilst terrorist training was given to his knowledge or belief, contrary to section 8(1) and (2) (a) of the Terrorism Act 2006.

1. Between 21 February 2015 and 10 December 2025, belonged to a proscribed organisation, namely Hezbollah, contrary to section 11 (1) of the Terrorism Act 2000.

+ Communities defeat terrorism, and information from the public is vital to counter terrorism investigations. If you see or hear something that doesn’t feel right, then trust your instincts and ACT by reporting it in confidence at www.gov.uk/ACT or call police in confidence on 0800 789 321.