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| Australian police raid more terror suspects |
| 2005-06-28 |
| Australian counter-terrorism officers have staged a second wave of raids on houses in Sydney and Melbourne to prevent attacks by Islamic extremists, officials said. Attorney General Philip Ruddock confirmed the raids were carried out Monday by the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) and police, but gave few details. "I can assure you of this, that issues they are addressing are the ones of utmost seriousness," Ruddock said. "They don't have time or resources to be playing silly games in these matters." New South Wales state Premier Bob Carr told reporters he was "really supportive of these raids." "It is very, very important that federal and state authorities work together to send a powerful message that if you are mucking around with terrorists, or you've got any reason to be suspected, you can anticipate being raided." "We don't want a September 11 to happen here," he said, referring to the 2001 attacks in the United States. The raids came just days after six people were questioned over reported plans to attack targets including the iconic Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge as well as train stations and the Stock Exchange in Victoria state capital Melbourne. No arrests have been made, ??? and the Sydney Morning Herald quoted unnamed police sources as saying the raids were designed to deter suspects from "taking the next step" and launching the attacks. Rest at link. |
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