Mr Branch said police had discovered chat rooms where people discussed ideology across the Washington state border.

“JCTT” [Joint Counter Terrorism Team] “We have already begun sharing information, not just with Australia, but with other relevant jurisdictions,” he said.

Branch said the man lived with his parents.

He added that the offenses the man was charged with were “extremely serious” and carried a maximum penalty of life in prison.

Commissioner Branch returned to the podium.

He said police had not established a “firm time frame” as to when the alleged attack would be carried out.

He claimed he intended to use the firearm to obtain explosives.

Mr. Branch said he understood. seven firearms All items seized from the property were “long weapons,” but not all of them belonged to the accused man.

Mr. Branch said the firearm was Legally owned.

mr hatch It spelled out the criteria that law enforcement must meet in order to apply terrorism charges.

“AFP and our security and law enforcement partners will use all powers, capabilities and resources to ensure that hate and violence are not used as weapons to silence communities,” he said.

“If anyone has information that a person holds extreme views and is mobilizing violence, please call the National Security Hotline on 1800 123 400.”

AFP Superintendent Peter Hatch He said it was the first time he had been charged with preparing for terrorism in Western Australia.

“This man is believed to have written a manifesto-like document outlining a plan to attack violent extremism that was ideologically motivated and resulted in mass casualties,” Hatch said.

He said police were still assessing “a significant amount of digital data” but the Integrated Counter Terrorism Team was “satisfied that the criteria were met” to lay terrorism charges.

branch committee Police say they believe there is. There is no threat to the safety of the community.

“While this is a closed incident and people are in custody, we do not believe the community is currently at risk at all,” he said.

“The device download remains under investigation.”

mr brunch Police announced that they had searched and seized the item yesterday. Firearms, imitation firearms, ballistic vests, gas masks and unlocking device.

“The most worrying thing is that there was a notebook containing plans for terrorist attacks in strategic locations,” he said.

Those places are Washington State Police Headquarters, National Diet Building and place islamic faith.

“I still maintain that Western Australia is a very safe place,” Mr Branch said.

“But this just shows how vigilant we all have to be.”

Police maintain the man was acting alone, Branch said.

Washington State Police Chief Colonel Branch is speaking now.

He said police “received information regarding some communications on encrypted communication platforms” in January and February.

mr brunch He claimed the communications included conversations about “white supremacist ideology,” “anti-Muslim ideology,” “anti-Semitism,” and other minorities, which he described as “abhorrent.”

His bail was refused in court this afternoon.

Mr. Cook says Political and religious leaders were briefed on the incident this afternoon.

“I spoke to the Prime Minister a while ago, who has been fully briefed by AFP,” he says.

Mr. Cook We would like to thank the police officers who executed the search warrant and arrested the man.

He said their actions “stopped an alleged act of terrorism in our city” that “attacked the heart of our democracy.”

“Whatever our differences, we all have the right to live lives free from fear of violence,” he says.