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‘Islamic-inspired terrorism’: Plot to bring plane down foiled in Australia after Sydney raids | |
(about 1 hour later) | |
Four people have been arrested in late night raids by Australia's counter-terrorism task force over an alleged plot to blow up a passenger plane, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has confirmed. The federal police believes the planned attack was “Islamic-inspired terrorism.” | |
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Police have obtained information that “some people in Sydney were planning to commit a terrorist attack using an improvised devise,” Australian Federal Police Commissioner Andrew Colvin told reporters. | |
The plot is believed to be related to “Islamic-inspired terrorism,” Colvin said. He did not specify if any terrorist groups, such as Islamic State (IS, ISIS/ISIL), have been linked to the foiled attack. | |
The federal police are “investigating information indicating the aviation industry was potentially a target of that attack,” Colvin added. | |
He said there was no indication that airport security was “compromised” at any time. | |
"Four men have been taken into custody and are assisting police with their enquiries," the Australian Federal Police said in a statement. | "Four men have been taken into custody and are assisting police with their enquiries," the Australian Federal Police said in a statement. |
"The public should be reassured that our security and intelligence agencies are working tirelessly to keep us safe," PM Turnbull said in a statement earlier. | |
Security at Sydney airport was stepped up Thursday in anticipation of a potential attack, with similar measures implemented at airports across the country. | Security at Sydney airport was stepped up Thursday in anticipation of a potential attack, with similar measures implemented at airports across the country. |
Australia's terrorism threat remains at the same “probable” level as it was prior to the raids. | Australia's terrorism threat remains at the same “probable” level as it was prior to the raids. |
Turnbull advised travellers to expect delays due to increased airport security but said there was no imminent danger. | Turnbull advised travellers to expect delays due to increased airport security but said there was no imminent danger. |
"Some of the measures will be obvious to the public, some will not be — those travelling should go about their business with confidence," Turnbull said, as cited by Reuters. | "Some of the measures will be obvious to the public, some will not be — those travelling should go about their business with confidence," Turnbull said, as cited by Reuters. |
"The office of transport security has advised security screening will take longer, and travellers should arrive at terminals at least two hours before flights to allow ample time for screening. | "The office of transport security has advised security screening will take longer, and travellers should arrive at terminals at least two hours before flights to allow ample time for screening. |
"They should limit the amount of carry-on and checked baggage, as this will help to ensure that security screening is efficient." | "They should limit the amount of carry-on and checked baggage, as this will help to ensure that security screening is efficient." |
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Last week, Turnbull released an online video statement in which he announced major reforms of Australia’s counter terrorism agencies. | Last week, Turnbull released an online video statement in which he announced major reforms of Australia’s counter terrorism agencies. |