Hakan Barac, a 29 year old man from the Newport area of Gwent, today (7 April 2025) appeared at Bristol Crown court, where he was sentenced following an investigation led by Counter Terrorism Policing Wales.
Barac, who pleaded guilty to five offences relating to dissemination of terrorist publications and one offence relating to supporting a proscribed organisation was given a 3 year and 9 month sentence.
Hakan Barac has been sentenced to 3 years and 9 months imprisonment for sharing terrorist publications and supporting a terrorist organisation.
Detective Chief Inspector Leanne Williams, from Counter Terrorism Policing Wales, said:
“I welcome the outcome at court today. Without any doubt, Hakan Barac is a dangerous individual and this sentence concludes what has been a lengthy and complex investigation conducted by detectives in CTP Wales.
“Barac clearly expressed his support for the Islamic State, and it was our absolute priority to ensure the public were protected from him and the abhorrent rhetoric he espoused”.
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