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09.02.2023 - 18:03 / dailyrecord.co.uk
A Scots member of a far-right online group shared a video on how to make a replica sub-machine gun.
James Farrell joined Oaken Hearth sharing racist and neo-Nazi views with other bigots.
The 32 year-old's photos and comments included him claiming 'n*****s" were "sub-human" and also later stating: "It is about time someone firebombed a synagogue."
The ex-security guard went on to post a link to a clip on the making of "The Ultimate DIY machine pistol".
Farrell ended being held by police at his family home in Priesthill, Glasgow, following a large-scale probe into the Oaken Hearth group.
He helped get himself caught as being a member as a photo of a right wing book he had earlier posted had his dog in the background. Farrell later stated he thought the gun clip was "edgy and cool".
The first offender pled guilty at the High Court in Glasgow to a charge under the Terrorism Act. Prosecutors stated Farrell did "transmit" a video to the group with instructions on to construct the replica firearm.
This was said to have been a "direct or indirect encouragement" to the "commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism".
The charge further stated Farrell was "reckless" as to whether the conduct had an effect. Farrell had his bail continued and will be sentenced next month.
He joined Oaken Hearth on March 11 2021 via the Telegram chat app under the user name "Jabz". Prosecutor Graeme Jessop said: "Once he was added, he made several anti-Semitic, racist and neo-Nazi comments."
On the day he joined, Farrell posted a photo of extreme right-wing books. Also in the picture were his dog and two bronze axes. Farrell claimed the book White Power was his "bible". He also insisted to like "foreign cultures".
But, Mr Jessop added: "He
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