Jake Reeves and Dylan Earl, linked to the Wagner Group, orchestrated arson attacks on Ukrainian-owned warehouses in the UK, causing significant damage. Five individuals were convicted for their roles in the March 20, 2024 incident, which risked public safety. Commander Dominic Murphy highlighted this as a case of Russian state proxies engaging in criminal activities in the UK, with suspects motivated by financial incentives. Investigations revealed extensive digital correspondence connecting Earl to the Wagner Group, aiding in preventing further attacks.
Jake Reeves, 23, helped recruit others from Croydon for arson, causing around £1 million in damages to supplies stored for Ukraine. He was recruited by Dylan Earl, 21, who connected with the Wagner Group, a military organization tied to the Russian state. Five men have been convicted for their involvement in the March 20, 2024 fires, which endangered the public. Authorities highlighted the serious implications of these acts as examples of hostile agents acting on behalf of Russia.
Commander Dominic Murphy of the Met's Counter Terrorism Command emphasized that this incident is a clear example of how the Russian state employs proxies to execute criminal acts in the UK. The ringleaders, Earl and Reeves, exhibited a blatant disregard for public safety and security. Their actions were motivated by financial gain, showing willingness to engage in criminality in service of foreign interests.
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