Four arrested over army base suicide attack plot
ONE of the men arrested over an alleged plot to launch a suicide shootout at an Australian Army base has been charged with conspiracy to commit a terrorist attack.
A court heard this afternoon that the suspects shared text messages discussing the address of a Sydney military base - believed to be Holsworthy Barracks in the city's west - and a train station.
Four men were arrested in the pre-dawn raids at 19 properties across several Melbourne suburbs this morning. About 400 state and federal police were involved in the raids.
A 25-year-old man is expected to appear in court on the terrorism charge this afternoon. A 26-year-old man, another 25-year-old and a 22-year-old were also arrested around 4.30am AEST.
Authorities have also been granted more time to question a suspect named as Saney Aweyz, who they allege was caught discussing the plot. His age and address was not released. Police have said a 33-year-old man already in custody was also being interviewed.
