I Broke Into an Arms Factory to Destroy Fighter Jets | Investigators

What happens when a Quaker and a Methodist Reverend break into a secure weapons factory to cause billions of pounds worth of criminal damage?
Anti-arms and peace activists Sam Walton and Samuel ‘Woody’ Woodhouse attempted to disarm state-of-the-art eurofighter typhoon jets that were being sold to Saudi Arabia to be used in the Yemen Civil War.
After being caught in the act, arrested and charged with criminal damage, the pair expected to go to jail for up to 10 years. But, extraordinarily, the judge found them both not guilty. This is their story.
Using intimate interviews, documents and objects, ‘Investigators’ relives shocking and fearless crime stories through the eyes of those involved.
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[@Prof868]

Homie deadass picked up valuable info for the mission from an NPC

[@manleywhitaker2907]

"I'm a Methodist minister when I sleep, I'm definitely a Methodist minister when I'm breaking into a BAE systems base."

[@tjgordon5]

Someone: Practice what you preach

[@gin5sey]

Started out thinking "dumb hippies"... ended up thinking "these guys are legends"

[@Mohammed68099]

As a dual Yemeni / German citizen residing in Germany, I sincerely thank you both. Yemeni voices grows dim everyday after long years of international complacency. I sincerely thank you for your selfless behaviors and endangering your safety to send a message of peace.

[@VEE3RDEYE]

BAE Response: We are aware of our criminal activity but the UK government said it’s okay sooooooo we good :)

[@Max_Marz]

"the closer I got to the base, the less anxious I was"

[@AlessandroCardano]

"I went to jail for disturbing peace when I wanted to disturb the war."

[@sameaulahad2824]

As a Muslim guy, hearing a Christian minister looking out for others despite everything that keep us apart. People like that give me hope that there will be better days.

[@karliebellatrixyoung6359]

When companies and governments are no longer accountable, direct action is all that remains.

[@Deadpool3203]

Not all heroes wear capes, but they do carry bloody bolt cutters. ✊🏽

[@leftbeef229]

"hey, im looking at taking some direct action" sounds like a great way to meet a fed

[@alexamalur]

The unsung hero is the judge that saw the earnestness of these men and what they were trying to accomplish

[@SeidenFisk]

Massive kudos on those lads, and big kudos to the judge too for recognizing that their genuine intent was that of a good moral cause.

[@scottwhitley3392]

As a worker in a similar setting and former military. The easiest way to do something like this is to wear a Hi-Viz jacket, Hard hat and name badge on a lanyard. 99% of people will assume your mean to be there.

[@Scorp308]

Vicar: I really wanted to use the bolt cutters.

[@hardkeema]

This type of content reminds me of what VICE was all about. Great One.

[@waleedal-zubieri5459]

As a Yemeni, I want to thank both of you for your courage.. my country needs all the support it can get!

[@michaelwhittaker5624]

These two gents and the judge are some kind of heroes…..Thank you for your compassion and having the balls to risk your life and liberty. Godspeed and good luck in your future endeavors!

[@JJs_playground]

Respect to these guys. And also props to the judge for releasing them.