FIVE men were arrested after police launched counter-terrorist raids across Melbourne in the early hours of this morning.
The Australian Federal Police were involved in multiple counter-terrorism raids across six properties in south eastern suburbs from 4am, The Herald Sun reports.
In a statement, Victoria Police said it, along with the AFP, executed a number of warrants following a major Melbourne Joint Counter Terrorism Team operation.
Investigators allege two of the the men were planning an attack in Australia targeting police officers according toThe Age.
“Operation Rising has resulted in the execution of seven search warrants in the South Eastern Metropolitan area and the arrest of five men.
“An 18-year-old Hallam man and an 18-year-old Hampton Park man have been arrested regarding terrorism-related offences,” the statement said.
“It is alleged the men were undertaking preparations for planning a terrorist act in Australia, which included targeting police officers.
A third man, an 18-year-old from Narre Warren was arrested over weapons offences.
“Two men, an 18-year-old and a 19-year-old both from Narre Warren, are also in custody assisting police with inquiries.”
Searches are continuing at several addresses in the South Eastern Metropolitan area http://www.news.com.au/national/vic...across-melbourne/story-fnj4aog3-1227309142287
