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Queensland Police received a tip-off from a member of the public through the national security hotline, leading to the arrest of an 18-year-old man from South Gladstone. Detectives from the counter-terrorism investigation group allege he was making plans for acts of violence.
A tip-off from a member of the public, received through the national security hotline, has led Queensland Police to charge an 18-year-old man with a terrorism offence.
Detectives from the counter-terrorism investigation group will allege the 18-year-old South Gladstone man was making plans for acts of violence.
Police opposed his bail after arresting him yesterday.
He is listed to face Gladstone Magistrates Court today.
The teenager is facing one charge of planning to cause death or grievous bodily harm.
Police say there are no "ongoing direct threats" to the community.
Anyone with any information about this case or other possible threats to the community is urged to contact Queensland Police.
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The accused will appear before Gladstone Magistrates Court to face the charge of planning to cause death or grievous bodily harm.
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