Victoria
Alleged ISIS member arrested in Melbourne counter-terrorism raid
Counter-terrorism police have arrested a 65-year-old man in Carlton during an early morning raid on Wednesday.
Counter-terrorism police have arrested a 65-year-old man in Melbourne's inner suburbs, alleging that he is a member of the Islamic State extremist group. The arrest took place on Wednesday morning during a planned tactical raid on a residential property in the suburb of Carlton.
According to reporting by the wire service, the operation was executed by specialised counter-terrorism officers who secured the Carlton address early in the day. The morning raid attracted a visible police presence to the Carlton street, though law enforcement authorities have not indicated there is any ongoing threat to the local community.
At this stage, very few details have been made public about the nature of the man's alleged activities or the length of the investigation leading up to the arrest. It is not yet known whether the suspect was operating alone or if police are seeking other individuals in Victoria or interstate in connection with the Carlton raid.
Federal and state authorities have not yet released the specific charges the 65-year-old is expected to face. Information regarding whether any weapons, materials or electronic devices were seized from the Carlton property during the search also remains unconfirmed.
Legal proceedings are expected to commence in Melbourne, but the exact timing of the suspect's first court appearance has not been finalised. The identity of the Carlton resident has not been released, and he has not yet had the opportunity to enter a plea.
In the coming days, observers will be watching to see what specific charges are officially filed against the Carlton man during his initial court appearance.
This report draws on original reporting by Wire report.
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