A youth has been charged with possession of explosive instructions and extremist material.
Following an investigation, on Thursday 25 July, Detectives from the Counter Terrorism & Security Section arrested a 14-year-old youth for possession of explosive instructions, information for terrorist acts and extremist material.
The youth was refused police bail and will appear in the Adelaide Youth Court today, Friday 26 July.
In South Australia it is an offence to possess extremist material pursuant to section 37 of the Summary Offences Act, 1953. It is also an offence to possess explosive instructions in contravention of s83O of the Criminal Law Consolidation Act 1935. Material that directly or indirectly encourages, glorifies, promotes or condones terrorist acts; or seeks support for, or justifies the carrying out of terrorist acts is considered to be extremist material.
Anyone who has information that relates to the possession, production or distribution of extremist material can report the matter to the National Security Hotline on 1800 123 400 or Crime Stoppers online at www.crimestopperssa.com.au, or phone 1800 333 000 - You can remain anonymous.
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