Perth man charged with planning terrorist attack after allegedly seeking weapons information
Police in Perth have added a charge of preparing or planning a terrorist act against a 22-year-old man, alleging he sought information and assistance to plan an attack. The new charge carries a maximum sentence of life imprisonment, but the allegations have not been proven.
Police allege he sought material on explosives, military and tactical training, weapons manufacture, combat techniques and fake documents through a messaging platform. Investigators also say a seized device contained violent extremist material; some earlier charges related to documents and items connected with a terrorist act were withdrawn after the new charge was added.
In short
- Perth man faces an additional terrorism planning charge.
- Police allege he sought explosives and military training information.
- The charge carries a maximum penalty of life imprisonment.
Explained simply
In Australia, terrorism offences can cover preparations for an attack, even if no attack has taken place. Police investigate alleged planning, while prosecutors must prove any charge in court; a charge is not a finding of guilt.
The case concerns a 22-year-old man in Perth, the capital of Western Australia, and the police investigation into material they say was sought through a messaging platform. The alleged subjects include explosives, weapons and combat training, as well as false documents.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “Young Aussie, 22, hit with new terror charge after allegedly seeking explosives and military training material”.