Man detained in Melbourne over suspected ISIS links — ABC News Australia
Counter-terrorism police in Melbourne, Australia, have detained a 65-year-old man whom they say is suspected of membership in the Islamic State group (ISIS). The detention took place on Wednesday morning during a raid on a house in the Carlton area.
Police suspicions
As ABC News Australia reports, police allege that the man pledged allegiance to ISIS. Law enforcement officials also said that he acted as an online propagandist for the group.
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According to police, the detained man distributed about 10,000 files containing violent extremist material and ISIS propaganda. These claims represent the position of law enforcement authorities and do not mean that the man's guilt has been established.
AFP briefing expected
The Australian Federal Police were expected to hold a media briefing shortly. The ABC report provides no further details of the case, including information about possible charges.
