New Zealand man charged in Perth after allegedly being caught with videos of violent killings on his phone
A man from New Zealand has been charged after authorities allegedly found several examples of extremist material on his phone.
The man, 24, arrived in Perth yesterday on a flight from overseas, where border force officers found several videos on his phone.
The videos, which were allegedly found on the internet, allegedly showed violent killings linked to different ideologies and homemade explosives.
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The man allegedly had videos showing violent killings on his phone. Supplied
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A house in Perth's CBD was searched, where police seized a computer.
It is not known if any alleged extremist material was found on it, though investigations on his phone and computer are still being carried out.
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The man was charged with one count of possessing or controlling violent extremist material, which carries a maximum sentence of five years' imprisonment.
He will face Perth Magistrates Court today.
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