Alleged extremist a ‘significant threat’: cops

The 24-year-old from Findon, in Adelaide’s west, was charged with 10 counts of possessing information for terrorist acts and 11 counts of possessing instructions to make an explosive device on Wednesday, when he fronted Adelaide Magistrates Court and was denied bail. His alleged offending came to light after an investigation into ideologically-motivated violent extremism by the Joint Counter Terrorism Team.The defendant was previously charged by SA Police for the alleged illegal manufacture and possession of firearms. He now faces a total of 31 charges. The maximum penalty for each of the man’s most recent charges is seven years imprisonment, if he is found guilty. In a statement, Australian Federal Police (AFP) and SA Police assured the public there had been no threat to their safety during the investigation. AFP Assistant Commissioner of Counter Terrorism Scott Lee said every terrorism-related offence and potential threat to the community was taken “very seriously”.“It’s alleged the man possessed weapons and had instructions for the manufacture of explosive devices, which poses a significant threat to the Australian public,” he said.The man is due to reappear in court in March. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au