Authorities say over 400 police were involved in the execution of 13 search warrants across south-western Sydney. A further five people are believed to be assisting police with their inquiries.
AFP Deputy Commissioner Krissy Barrett speaks to media during a press conference with NSW Police Assistant Commissioner David Hudson Ever since the stabbing of a bishop in south-western Sydney in mid April, counter-terrorism police have been monitoring members of an extremist group the alleged attacker was involved in.
"Involving more than 400 police of the AFP and New South Wales police officers. Thirteen search warrants have been executed across south-western Sydney, the execution of those warrants is continuing."In a statement, New South Wales Police have said their Joint Counter Terrorism Team executed warrants but that there is no current threat to public safety and no connection to Anzac Day commemorations.
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