Australian police say Islamic State terror plot foiledApril 18, 2015 - 08:43 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Police in Australia say they have foiled an Islamic State-inspired plot to carry out an attack at a World War One centenary event. Police arrested five suspects, including two 18-year-olds being held for alleged terrorism-related offences. They said the men were planning to target police at an Anzac memorial event in Melbourne next week. Some 200 police officers took part in the counter-terrorism operation in the city early on Saturday, April 18. Acting deputy police commissioner Neil Gaughan told reporters that evidence gathered by police led them to believe the suspects had been influenced by Islamic State. The two men held on terrorism-related offences were likely to be charged, he said. A third man, also 18, was arrested on weapons charges and two other teenagers, aged 18 and 19, were in custody and assisting with enquiries. Officials referred to possible attacks using "edged weapons", but Gaughan said there was no evidence to suggest there was "a planned beheading". Anzac Day is an annual day of remembrance for servicemen and women from Australia and New Zealand. A series of events are planned for next week to coincide with the 100th anniversary of the landings at Gallipoli. Police said that although officers were the primary target of the alleged Melbourne plot there was also a threat to the public. Search operations were continuing at several addresses in the south-east of the city on Saturday. Australia raised its threat level to high last September and has since carried out a series of counter-terrorism raids. Photo: Reuters Related links: Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015. Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. “By Your Side”: IDBank's new support program for displaced Artsakh citizens IDBank is launching a long-term social support program for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents. The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. |