Man from Adelaide facing fresh charges under counter-terrorism investigation

An Adelaide man has been charged with additional offences as a result of a joint counter-terrorism investigation.

The 33-year-old man was arrested in April and charged with three offences over the alleged possession of an explosive device.

Yesterday he was also charged with possession of extremist material and possession of information for terrorist acts.

The fresh charges came after a review of information found on electronic devices seized from the man’s home in April.

The man will appear in Elizabeth Magistrates Court on October 7 on the new offences.

AFP Assistant Commissioner of Counter Terrorism Scott Lee said the threat of terrorism in Australia was becoming increasingly diverse and complex.

“The AFP and its Joint Counter Terrorism Team partners take all individuals or groups who show support for violence seriously,” he said.

“We target criminals and criminal activity, not ideologies or backgrounds.

“We continue to place significant effort and resourcing into combating these threats and keeping our communities safe.”

South Australia Police Assistant Commissioner Noel Bamford praised the efforts of the investigators involved.

“The South Australia Joint Counter Terrorism Team continues to monitor and take definitive action against individuals or groups who promote this type of violence in this state,” he said.

“The actions taken in this matter clearly demonstrate the ongoing coordinated and cooperative approach by all agencies involved in the joint approach to investigating these types of criminal activities.”

Source: ABC