Queensland 18yo charged with possessing violent extremist material
Acting on a tip from the FBI, Queensland officers executed a search warrant at a Warner home in May, allegedly finding extremist material targeting Muslims, Jews and migrants.
An 18-year-old Queensland man has been charged with extremist offences after allegedly operating social media channels promoting violence against Muslims, Jews, and migrants, according to police. The investigation was initiated following a report from the FBI regarding an Australian user disseminating extremist content online. On May 27, officers from the Queensland Joint Counter Terrorism Team conducted a search warrant at a home in Warner, north of Brisbane, seizing numerous electronic devices.
Forensic examination of the devices allegedly uncovered extremist material and child abuse content. The man faces 30 charges, including transmitting violent extremist material, harassing or offending others through a carriage service, and possessing or controlling child abuse material. He made his initial court appearance on May 27 and was held in custody, with his next court date set for today in Pine River Magistrates Court.
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