AFP joins global hunt for sick 'how to' terror guides
Australian terrorism experts have joined other global agencies to comb the web for deadly bombmaking manuals and sickening lone wolf terror attack guides.
More than 1900 URLs across 180 platforms and websites were found in 24 hours by the team of experts, which included Australian Federal Police (AFP) and the Victorian Joint Counter Terrorism Team (JCTT).
Online content discovered included detailed manuals and tutorials on how to prepare and carry out terrorist attacks.
Osama Bin Laden, the now deceased former leader of terrorist group al Qaeda. Supplied
Some material provided instructions on how to stay anonymous online and how to avoid detection when planning a terrorist attack.
Law enforcement found content linked to jihadist, right-wing and left-wing terrorist groups.
Australia was one of four non-European Union member states involved in the Europol operation, conducted last week.
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The operation targeted online content intended to inspire, instruct or train how to prepare or commit acts of terrorism.
An AFP spokesperson told nine.com.au it remains vigilant and prepared to "deter, prevent and disrupt terrorist activities".
The AFP has been a member of Europol since 2007 and is Australia's contact for engagement through Europol with Europol member countries.
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