2017 Islamic inspired bomb plot on Australian aeroplane

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Four suspects were arrested without charge by Australian police on 29 July 2017 in Sydney on suspicion of an Islamic inspired terrorist attack plot on an aeroplane.

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On 29 July 2017, the Australian Federal Police conducted raids on five properties in response to suspicion of an Islamist inspired terrorist attack plot on an aeroplane. Four suspects were arrested and authorities sought a court ruling to hold the men for the duration of the property searches before laying any potential charges.[1][2][3][4] A woman in Surry Hills denied that her son or husband had any links to terrorism.[5] Australian authorities reported that the plot was prevented at the airport check-in counter when a traveller attempted to check in a bag that was suspiciously heavy. On 3 August, one suspect was released and three remained detained while property searches continued.[6]

The Prime Minister of Australia, Malcolm Turnbull, said the raids were a major joint counter-terrorism operation. Andrew Colvin, the Australian Federal Police Commissioner, told reporters at a news conference: "In recent days, law enforcement has become aware of information that suggested some people in Sydney were planning to commit a terrorist attack using an IED (improvised explosive device)," adding that specific information was not yet available and that the investigation will be "long and protracted".[5]

Airport security measures were increased at major airports throughout Australia in response to the possible threat.[1]

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