The Melbourne Magistrates' Court heard police believed there was a conspiracy to use weapons to fire upon Australian military personnel. Prosecutor Nick Robinson, SC, alleged the men intended to keep shooting until they were killed or arrested. Mr Robinson agreed with Magistrate Peter Reardon that their intention was to become martyrs. The court heard only one man had been charged with terrorism-related offences while three other men remained in custody without charge. Investigators are seeking a court order to extend their questioning of the men for eight hours (Sydney Morning Herald)
Tuesday, 4 August 2009
Terrorist cell plotted suicide attack on base, court told
The suspected terrorists arrested today in Melbourne allegedly intended to become martyrs in an attack on Holsworthy army base in New South Wales.
The Melbourne Magistrates' Court heard police believed there was a conspiracy to use weapons to fire upon Australian military personnel. Prosecutor Nick Robinson, SC, alleged the men intended to keep shooting until they were killed or arrested. Mr Robinson agreed with Magistrate Peter Reardon that their intention was to become martyrs. The court heard only one man had been charged with terrorism-related offences while three other men remained in custody without charge. Investigators are seeking a court order to extend their questioning of the men for eight hours (Sydney Morning Herald)
The Melbourne Magistrates' Court heard police believed there was a conspiracy to use weapons to fire upon Australian military personnel. Prosecutor Nick Robinson, SC, alleged the men intended to keep shooting until they were killed or arrested. Mr Robinson agreed with Magistrate Peter Reardon that their intention was to become martyrs. The court heard only one man had been charged with terrorism-related offences while three other men remained in custody without charge. Investigators are seeking a court order to extend their questioning of the men for eight hours (Sydney Morning Herald)