Huge bomb haul, rocket launcher biowarfare gear find in NW town with large Muslim population

The largest amount of chemical explosive of its type ever found in the country has been found by PC Plod in a quiet tree lined suburban street in Colne, Burnley, Lancs where there is a large Asian population and is home to many Muslims.

A man aged 49, of Talbot Street, Colne appeared before Burnley magistrates charged with possession of an explosive substance. He was charged under the Explosives Substances Act 1883 after forensic experts searched his home, allegedly discovering chemical components which could be used to make explosives.

Officers claim that their find is the largest haul of chemicals (the exact nature of the chemicals has not been revealed) of its kind discovered in the home of an political extremist in the UK.

Mrs Christiana Buchanan, who appeared for the prosecution , alleged the 2 men had "some kind of masterplan". She said a search of Jackson's home had uncovered rocket launchers, chemicals, BNP literature and a nuclear biological suit.

Curiously there were no Asians demonstrating outside the court, nor claims of Police heavyhandedness. John Reid didn't appear on television ranting about terrists, extremists .. even Tony remained silent.

Curiously, there was no “air exclusion zone” or assaults on neighbours, no closing down of surrounding streets, and no smear stories about those arrested. No kiddie porn.

Curiously, Superintendent Neil Smith instantly moved to reassure residents and stressed, “It is not a bomb making factory.” He was able to add that it was not related to terrorism.

Curiously there were no charges under the various Terrist Acts etc., The Terrorism Act 2000 (TACT), The Anti-Terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001 (ATCSA), Prevention of Terrorism 2005 and the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act.

Curiously .... it may be because the man is a native, white, Caucasian, Anglo Saxon male, Robert Cottage who stood for the extreme right wing, anti immigration, British National Party in the BNP in the May elections in the Vivary Bridge ward of Colne... and the BBC, and the main media missed the story. Totally. Completely. Search in vain. A 62 year old retired dentist David Bolus Jackson, of Trent Road, Nelson, was charged with similar offences.

Magistrates remanded Cottage in custody and referred his case to Burnley Crown Court where he is due to appear on October 23rd. Lord Patel will be there.

.....OH! By the way, the Forest Gate brouhaha cost £2.3 Mn. and was based on "reliable information".... only one person shot.

...and this is NOTHING to do with Aly "I'm Depressed" Campbell being a big supporter of Burnley FC. Honest.... or Angie Hunter being married to that man with several chins on Sky TV News.

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