Joshua Cammidge denies plotting to sabotage UK drone factories

Aiden Minnis: Aiden Minnis is a British national from Wiltshire who is fighting for Russia in Ukraine. He is alleged to have contacted Joshua Cammidge in August and September, tasking him with locating UK drone factories and discussing sabotage to support the Russian war effort. In the proceedings, prosecutors described Minnis as the intermediary directing the alleged reconnaissance activities. Joshua Cammidge: Joshua Cammidge is a 31-year-old resident of Swindon, Wiltshire, and a father of one. He faces charges under the National Security Act 2023 for allegedly assisting a foreign intelligence service through reconnaissance and offers of sabotage at drone manufacturing sites. In the current case, he appeared via video link from HMP Wandsworth and entered a not guilty plea, with his defense describing the communications as unserious. Sarah Przybylska: Sarah Przybylska is a prosecutor handling the case at the Old Bailey. She outlined the allegations that Cammidge provided coordinates, Google Maps details, and offered to sabotage sites while researching a WiFi jamming device. Her statements detailed the timeline of communications between Cammidge and Minnis. Counter-Terrorism Response: Counter Terrorism Policing London led the arrest supported by local Wiltshire Police forces in connection with suspected foreign intelligence activities. National Security Legislation: The National Security Act 2023 includes provisions criminalizing assistance to foreign intelligence services and preparation of sabotage acts.