Detectives from the Counter Terrorism Investigation Group have charged a man following investigations into the alleged distribution of posters displaying racist ideological terminology in Milton.
It will be alleged on 7 February 2025 police received multiple reports regarding the posters, which had been placed on bins and street light poles along Park Road at Milton.
The posters contained content which promoted antisemitism, racist ideology and made use of racially offensive terminology.
Following investigations, detectives arrested and charged a 22-year-old man at a Pimpama residence on Wednesday, March 26.
He has been charged with one count of wilful damage with the aggravating factor of racial vilification.
The man is due to appear before Brisbane Magistrates Court on April 9.
Investigations are ongoing.
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) remains committed to community safety and engaging with people from across our culturally diverse society to help foster better relationships, forge ahead with mutual partnerships and build upon platforms for community engagement.
Everyone in Queensland has a right to feel safe, to not feel threatened or victimised.
The QPS is well positioned to monitor and assess both individuals and groups who may pose a threat to the safety and security of all Queenslanders.
All instances of threats against cultural and religious communities are treated with the utmost seriousness.
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