Queensland man to face court after allegedly making antisemitic posts on social media and possessing illegal weapons

A Queensland man is behind bars this morning, accused of making antisemitic threats on social media while stockpiling illegal weapons.

Australian Federal Police (AFP) officers began an investigation into a string of online antisemitic comments posted on Telegram last year.

A home in Longreach in Queensland was later raided, with police allegedly seizing knives and batons after tracing a series of Telegram posts directed at the Jewish community back to the 56-year-old.

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In total, police seized two flick knives, an extendable baton and electronic devices for forensic examination.

The Queensland man will face court today after being charged with one count of using a phone to harass and one count of possessing illegal weapons.

AFP Detective Superintendent Bill Freeman said it will not tolerate any threats toward the Jewish community.

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"The AFP supports freedom of speech and political expression, but does not tolerate criminal behaviour, including threats and harassment," Freeman said.

"The AFP is committed to identifying and charging individuals suspected of harassing, menacing or threatening the Jewish community."

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