A teenager has been charged with possession of explosive instructions and extremist material.
Following an investigation, on Thursday 14 March detectives attended a southern suburbs home and arrested a 14-year-old girl. She was charged with possess explosive instructions and possess extremist material. She was refused bail and appeared in the Adelaide Youth Court today (Friday 15 March) where she was bailed to reappear on 12 April 2024.
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.
