NSW police deputy commissioner says more than 400 police were involved in the raids
The police scene at the Assyrian Christ the Good Shepherd church in Sydney’s Wakley after the stabbing attack last week.The police scene at the Assyrian Christ the Good Shepherd church in Sydney’s Wakley after the stabbing attack last week.New South Wales police said 13 search warrants were executed on Wednesday, leading to the arrest of seven “juveniles” including 15, 16 and 17-year-olds. Five others are assisting police with their inquiries.
“We identified links between the alleged offender and a network of associates and peers who would believe shared a similar violent extremist ideology. “It was considered that the group, subject of our attention, posed an unacceptable risk to the people of New South Wales, and our current purely investigative strategies could not adequately ensure public safety.”
Hudson said more than 400 members of the joint counter-terrorism team from the state and federal police forces, as well as the NSW crime commission, were part of the action that began at about 11.15am.Our Australian morning briefing breaks down the key stories of the day, telling you what’s happening and why it mattersHudson said the group all “come from the same area” when asked if they all attended the same school.
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