By Sarah Keane • Published: 28 Nov 2020 • 18:52
QUEENSLAND man arrested for allegedly plotting to carry out a “violent” terror attack in the region
A 29-year-old Bundaberg resident was arrested on Friday, November 27 under suspicion of planning a “violent” terror attack in Queensland, Australia. According to police, the man was nabbed when electronic documents were found “indicating a desire to undertake acts of violent extremism.”
The Australian Federal Police and Queensland Police allege the man was planning to “undertake a terrorist act in the Bundaberg region and had sought firearms training.”
“Investigators became concerned about threats thee man allegedly made towards a member of the public and executed a search warrant at a property in Kepnock on November 3,” a joint statement said.
The alleged terrorist, who faces a life sentence if convicted, is expected to answer charges of preparing for a terror attack in the region at Brisbane Magistrates Court on Saturday, November 28.
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Former teacher and health services manager with a Degree in English, Sarah moved to Spain from Southern Ireland with her husband, who runs his own car rental business, in 2019. She is now enjoying a completely different pace and quality of life on the Costa Blanca South, with wonderful Spanish and expat friends in Cabo Roig. Sarah began working with Euro Weekly News in 2020 and loves nothing more than bringing all the latest national and international news to her local community.
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