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Holiday terror high alert after ASIO and AFP briefing

nero_bolt — Tue, 23 Dec 2014 21:41:19 GMT

Prime Minister Tony Abbott issues holiday terror high alert after ASIO and AFP briefing

INTELLIGENCE agencies are fearful of a Christmas holiday terror attack after intercepting increased “chatter” among a group of Sydney-based IS extremists who had been the subject of unprecedented counter-terrorism raids across Sydney in September.

At the time of the Sydney raids it was believed members of the network had been planning to abduct a member of the public and behead them.

Federal Cabinet’s National Security Committee was briefed by ASIO and the Australian Federal Police late yesterday in a meeting that was described as “concerning”.

Senior intelligence sources revealed the advice given to Prime Minister Tony Abbott during the meeting was linked to a second round of raids on the same Sydney group by the AFP and NSW-based counter-terrorism agencies last week.

It was also confirmed the increased chatter among the cell, which until recently had been in contact with terrorist leaders in Syria, had been intercepted since the Martin Place siege.

Mr Abbott stressed there was no specific attack planned and that it was important Australians went about their normal business.

“The briefing from the security agencies indicate that there has been a heightened level of terrorist chatter in the aftermath of the Martin Place siege,’’ he said.

Mr Abbott said it was important Australians were aware of the landscape

“I’m alerting people to that fact the terror threat remains high. At this level an attack is likely,’’ he said.

‘‘We don’t know when and how ... but we do know there are people with the intent and the capability to carry out further attacks.”

All national security agencies have been placed on high alert over Christmas and will be operating in large numbers.

The terrorism threat level was raised in September, however agencies have not yet moved to raise the level further to the highest level, which would only be activated if an imminent attack was expected.

“These are very bad people,” the source said.

Mr Abbott said it was critical Australians continued with their Christmas plans.

“Australians should go about their lives as normal because what terrorists are trying to do is scare us out of being ourselves,’’ he said.

“I want to reassure you, though, that our law enforcement agencies and our security agencies will be working around the clock to keep you as safe as possible over the holiday season.”

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/nsw/prime-minister-tony-abbott-issues-holiday-terror-high-alert-after-asio-and-afp-briefing/story-fni0cx12-1227165612587

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nero_bolt — Tue, 23 Dec 2014 21:42:34 GMT

Two arrested over terror offences

POLICE have arrested two men in Sydney as part of an ongoing counter-terror operation.

Australian Federal Police announced this morning two men had been arrested as part of Operation Appleby, a joint operation between AFP and New South Wales Police.

It is believed the arrests are in relation to the raids in September.

Police will address media at 9am.

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/national/two-arrested-over-terror-offences/story-fni0xqrc-1227165793245

Re: Holiday terror high alert after ASIO and AFP briefing

nero_bolt — Tue, 23 Dec 2014 21:45:49 GMT

Warning demands our full attention

IN September, authorities conducted raids following information an alleged terrorist plot was being planned for Martin Place in central Sydney. Ever since that moment, Australian security officials have set our national assessment level for possible terrorist attacks at “high”, meaning an attack is considered likely.

The subsequent siege led by Islamic terrorist Man Monis last week may have been entirely independent of that alert, but it demonstrated, with tragic results, just how awfully real is the terror threat.

Prime Minister Tony Abbott has warned the community of a “heightened level of terror chatter” following the Martin Place atrocity.

This is no idle speculation from Abbott. His warning follows a meeting of the National Security Committee, including Defence Minister Kevin Andrews and Immigration Minister Peter Dutton, and briefings from the heads of ASIO and the Federal Police. In other words, the warning comes from the very peak of our anti-terrorist authorities. These people do not issue warnings for no reason.

Independent of the government’s announcement, The Daily Telegraph has spoken with senior intelligence sources who indicate the depth of official concern. In essence, the level of “chatter” — communications between terrorist sympathisers, intercepted by police surveillance — has reached such intensity that a new warning was warranted.

Bear in mind that authorities do not appear to be talking about so-called “lone wolves” like Monis. This seems to be a warning based on groups or cells. “These are very bad people,” a source said.

Australians are well-drilled in how to respond to such warnings. Increased vigilance is obviously called for. This applies online as well as in our streets and buildings. Any out-of-the-ordinary or threatening activity should be reported to the relevant hotline.

This will be a tense Christmas. With proper alertness, however, it can also be a completely safe one.

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/opinion/warning-demands-our-full-attention/story-fni0cwl5-1227165574302

Re: Holiday terror high alert after ASIO and AFP briefing

aps1080 — Tue, 23 Dec 2014 22:06:43 GMT

Nothing like kicking a few doors down before breakfast LOL

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the_hawk* — Wed, 24 Dec 2014 00:25:11 GMT

all thanks to the bleeding hearts and do gooders

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aps1080 — Wed, 24 Dec 2014 00:30:33 GMT

Yep.

Kicking a few doors in is the PC version of i love the smell of napalm in the morning. Lol

In a few more years when the pc brigade have finished, we will have to send flowers with the arrest warrant.

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j*oono — Wed, 24 Dec 2014 00:37:10 GMT

Etremists chatter?

Tones must be reading your threads.

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aps1080 — Wed, 24 Dec 2014 00:40:08 GMT

They can read all they want, they'll put us in the ok pile.
At least all my nasty skills were government provided lol

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the_hawk* — Wed, 24 Dec 2014 00:52:27 GMT

@aps1080 wrote:
They can read all they want, they'll put us in the ok pile.
At least all my nasty skills were government provided lol

Then they know yours, its the ones with skills they dont know about that are a worry to them.

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polksaladallie — Wed, 24 Dec 2014 00:55:36 GMT

I get the feeling that some people get all excited when they pass on this "information".

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aps1080 — Wed, 24 Dec 2014 00:57:46 GMT

Hawk

Yep. Spot on.

Internet watching is the way to go.

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the_hawk* — Wed, 24 Dec 2014 01:06:14 GMT

@aps1080 wrote:
Hawk

Yep. Spot on.

Internet watching is the way to go.

Its amazing what is being intercepted these days, some still believe they are anonymous on the net

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aps1080 — Wed, 24 Dec 2014 01:12:00 GMT

Everything is intercepted these days, if they wnt to intercep it.

Read the book that came out on Pine Gap.
Even the people who work there were amazed at what the censors let through for publication - and that came from a guy who has worked there for years.

If they can intercept a Bosnian war criminals phone calls and pin point his location and he took precautions imagine what they can do with normal, unsecured comms.

Carrier pigeon id the way o go Lol

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the_hawk* — Wed, 24 Dec 2014 01:25:53 GMT

Its a shame this has been allowed to come to our country and infect it.

With that I am out of here and going to do somthing different because its Christmas, and its to nice a day to spend it angry

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village_person — Wed, 24 Dec 2014 07:23:41 GMT

The call for us to be vigilant makes me want to puke. To the politicians who ask us to report anything 'untoward' I say just this: "You are responsible for bringing this cancer into our country so you clean up your own mess".

The next time our politicians set sail on a course of social engineering they might ask the people if it's a good idea to bring into the country immiscible groups of people with nothing in common with the hosts.

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aps1080 — Wed, 24 Dec 2014 07:32:18 GMT

Did you know hen australia agreed to take Lebanese refugees,
Theybwere asked to pick who they wanted. Hey said no need, send who you want.

The Syrian Army, govt of course sent us the 'choiceest' refugees they could find. Ie Everyon they didn't want.
No checks on criminal records r anything.

That is one reason we have so many bd lebs in this country.

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lionrose.7 — Wed, 24 Dec 2014 08:04:12 GMT

Gee I hope you guys have a Merry Christmas, and dont forget your family while sitting on the computer looking for doom and gloom.

MERRY CHRISTMAS 🙂

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village_person — Wed, 24 Dec 2014 09:32:48 GMT

@lionrose.7 wrote:
Gee I hope you guys have a Merry Christmas, and dont forget your family while sitting on the computer looking for doom and gloom.

MERRY CHRISTMAS 🙂

No prob l7. Got any exciting news about hairstyles for 2015. We hope our families will be intact for Xmas 2015.

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lionrose.7 — Wed, 24 Dec 2014 09:36:01 GMT

OMG how sad hahahaha