Hellorayo Swindon Man Charged with Sabotaging Drone Factory for Russian Intelligence
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- •Joshua Cammidge charged with planning sabotage for Russian intelligence.
- •Allegations include reconnaissance on drone manufacturing sites in Swindon.
- •Cammidge communicated with an individual linked to the GRU Volunteer Corps.
Joshua Cammidge, a 31-year-old British man, has been charged with planning sabotage for Russian intelligence services. He allegedly conducted reconnaissance on four drone manufacturing sites in Swindon and communicated with a member of the GRU Volunteer Corps. Cammidge provided Google Maps screenshots detailing activities at one factory between March 27 and September 5, 2026. He appeared in Westminster Magistrates’ Court and was remanded in custody without entering a plea. His case has been forwarded to the Old Bailey for a hearing on September 25. Cammidge was arrested under the National Security Act 2023, which targets individuals assisting foreign intelligence services. The UK government recently enacted the National Security (State Threats) Act 2026, criminalizing support for the GRU Volunteer Corps. This incident highlights ongoing concerns about Russian espionage activities in the UK.
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