Home and Away actor jailed over terrorism plot is allowed back on the streets as he is granted day-release
- Omar Baladjam, 46, jailed in 2005 for terrorism offences
- Former Home and Away extra out on day release program
A former Home and Away extra who was convicted of terrorism offences has been spending days outside prison as he approaches his release date.
Bradley Umar Sariff (Omar) Baladjam, 46, was jailed 17 years ago for his role in Australia’s largest terrorism plot and for shooting at police officers when he was arrested.
The former actor, who appeared in drama series ‘Home and Away’ and ABC’s ‘Wildside’, was handed an 18-year sentence which is due to expire in July next year.
Omar Baladjam, 46 (pictured), is nearing the end of his minimum 14-year jail term relating to preparing for a terrorist act in 2005
![The former Home and Away actor was shot in the neck during his dramatic arrest (pictured) after he opened fire on police officers](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/06/07/01/71845649-12167473-image-a-19_1686098781227.jpg)
The former Home and Away actor was shot in the neck during his dramatic arrest (pictured) after he opened fire on police officers
Baladjam has been reclassified as a minimum security prisoner and has been taking part in a day-release program working on community service projects, the Daily Telegraph reported.
The programs include grass mowing, street cleaning and self-improvement courses.
Baladjam made a recent bid for release, claiming he had made ‘positive progress’ during his time behind bars.
The Commonwealth Parole Authority blocked his bid meaning Baladjam will remain locked up at night until at least next year.
Baladjam was part of a terror cell that stockpiled bomb-making chemicals and weapons as part of a terror-related plot known as Operation Pendennis.
![Baladjam (pictured) appeared in episodes of Home and Away and ABC's Wildside](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/06/07/01/13861396-12167473-Bradley_Umar_Sariff_Baladjam_42_pictured_is_currently_serving_a_-a-1_1686096774830.jpg)
Baladjam (pictured) appeared in episodes of Home and Away and ABC’s Wildside
He was shot in the neck during his dramatic arrest after he opened fire on the arresting police officers in 2005.
Baladjam pleaded guilty in 2008 to four Commonwealth charges related to making preparations for a terrorist act.
He was handed a 14-year minimum sentence, which was a 15 per cent reduction because he had cooperated after his arrest.
In 2017 a report about Baladjam’s psychological state said he was no longer vulnerable to influences of faith or ideology.
It is understood he has spent his time behind bars studying permaculture as well as building and construction trades.
During his jail time, Baladjam was initially held in the Super Max at Goulburn as he was considered extremely high risk.
But now he is in a minimum security prison in western Sydney where inmates are allowed a lot more freedoms.
![Baladjam (pictured) has been back out on the street after taking part in a day-release program](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/06/07/01/13861390-12167473-Baladjam_claims_he_s_doing_much_harder_jail_time_than_his_co_off-a-3_1686096801577.jpg)
Baladjam (pictured) has been back out on the street after taking part in a day-release program