The Charity Commission expressed concerns about the management of the mosque, and its apparent use for political activities.
On January 20, 2003 the mosque was raided by British police, apparently as part of the investigation into the discovery of ricin in Wood Green. A number of men who were apparently living at the mosque were arrested.
On February 4, 2003, Sheikh Abu Hamza al-Masri was removed from his position as an agent of the mosque.