No surprise here.

The three along with a Muslim convert were part of a Birmingham terror cell whose leader was convicted of plotting to kidnap and behead a British soldier on video, the Old Bailey was told.

Using the earthquake in Pakistan in late 2005 as a cover, the three collected funds from their community on the pretext of sending out humanitarian aid.

Instead they diverted the money to buy vital equipment needed by the terrorists to fight coalition forces.

Spending tens of thousands of pounds in high street chains such as Aldi, Lidl, Argos, Millets and Maplins, the cell bought outdoor equipment and electrical goods not available over the counter in Pakistan.

Among the items were winter clothes, night vision goggles, laser sights, binoculars, compasses, first aid kits, tents, walkie-talkies, mobile phones and other equipment needed to equip the terrorists.

They also bought night time cameras and computer equipment for the "AQ media boys" to record the wills of suicide bombers and other propaganda material.

The three were seen by uncovered police delivering the goods to Parviz Khan's home in Alum Rock, Birmingham, who had him under surveillance when they discovered the supply line to the terrorists.

Using a hidden bug, they recorded Khan telling them they were the "tools doing the will of Allah."

Khan, who is currently serving a life sentence after being convicted of planning to murder a British Muslim member of the armed forces, was the "fanatical extremist" leader of the cell.

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