Terrorism

[Black Orchid]

The university staffer charged with terrorism-related offences in Sydney had previously worked on a cybersecurity app and been photographed with police.

Sri Lankan man Mohamed Nizamdeen, 25, was arrested by members of the NSW Joint Counter Terrorism Team at Kensington yesterday.

He was refused bail to appear at Waverley Local Court today.

Police will allege documents containing plans to facilitate terrorism attacks were found at the University of NSW, where Nizamdeen was a staff member.

The investigation led police to execute a search warrant at a unit in Defries Avenue at Zetland at 2am, when they seized a number of electronic items.

Police also allegedly found a notebook that named a number of locations and individuals that are "potential targets".

"They are symbolic locations within Sydney," Detective Superintendent Michael McTiernan told reporters today.

"We have both psychologists and investigators looking at that document to try to interpret the intent and capability, but that is in essence the offence that is before the court."

Nizamdeen, who is in Australia on a student visa, is believed to be affiliated with Islamic State, Det Supt McTiernan said.

He was employed as a contractor at the University of NSW and has allegedly travelled back to Sri Lanka and "other areas".

Articles published by the University of NSW describe the work Nizamdeen had done with other students on various projects.

In one he talks about his work on a cybersecurity app his team developed as an education tool.

"Cyber security is a current hot topic... if it’s not carefully protected we can be left vulnerable and open to theft," Nizamdeen said in the article.

Nizamdeen was not known to police and does not have any criminal history in Australia, police said.

Authorities insist there was no ongoing threat to the community following the arrest.

“Our JCTT investigators work around the clock and act quickly to disrupt any threats to community safety," JCCT Commander, Detective Acting Supintendant Mick Sheehy said.

“The community should feel safe knowing our law enforcement agencies are working together to investigate all individuals who come to our attention.”

Det Supt McTiernan said information from the public was vital in protecting the community.

“This investigation is a tangible example of swift action from our joint teams, and the importance of close ties between police and the community," he said.

"If you see something that doesn’t seem quite right, be vigilant, reach out to allow us to make an early intervention."

https://www.9news.com.au/2018/08/31/09/ ... lankan-man

I wonder what he did that made someone alert the police? It will be interesting to follow this and see what ultimately happens.

[sprintcyclist]

What is his name again ?

[Black Orchid]

I just heard on the news that he was planning to assassinate Malcolm Turnbull.

[Bobby]

I just heard on the news that he was planning to assassinate Malcolm Turnbull.

So did I - & Julie Bishop.

hang em high.

[Black Orchid]

Bronwyn Bishop as well ... among others

[Black Orchid]

A Sydney teenager has been found guilty of a planning a terrorist attack after being found in possession of weapons and a note pledging allegiance to Islamic State.

A NSW Supreme Court jury on Monday returned the verdict on the teenager, who can't be named for legal reasons, after hearing he was arrested in a Muslim prayer hall in Bankstown in late 2016.

The jury is still considering a verdict on the teenager's co-accused. Both boys were 16 at the time

https://au.news.yahoo.com/nsw-teen-guil ... --spt.html

The jury heard how one them accessed violent material online and as a 12 year-old, attended the 2012 Hyde Park rallies holding a sign which declared ”behead those who insult the prophet Mohammad”.

Crown prosecutor Ian Bourke SC says the two school friends were aged 16 when allegedly found in possession of two bayonets and a sharpener bought for $230 at a nearby gun shop.

He also described a handwritten note in Arabic and English which Mr Bourke said amounted to a pledge of allegiance to ISIS or Islamic State.

The jury is still deliberating over a decision on the other teenager.

The mother ...

[Bobby]

Bronwyn Bishop as well ... among others

Only the rope can save us.

[Black Orchid]

What's the bet that we will be hearing more from this one in a few years?



Sydney 2012

[Black Orchid]

These 2 certainly went onwards ...



Sydney 2012

[sprintcyclist]

ban Islam