Four terror suspects arrested in plot to bomb a PLANE over Sydney after police breakup a Islamist cell in raids across the city – as security is boosted at airports around the country
Fresh details have emerged about an alleged terrorist plot to blow up a plane
Islamist cell allegedly planned to bring down a domestic flight with an explosive
Major counter-terrorism raids were executed across in Sydney on Saturday night
Police say raids taking place in Surry Hills, Lakemba, Punchbowl and Wiley Park
Malcolm Turnbull said extra security measures to be taken at airports on Sunday
By RILEY MORGAN and SAM DUNCAN
DAILYMAIL.COM
29 July 2017
Security is heightened in airports across the country following the alleged Islamic-inspired terror plot that was thwarted on Saturday.
Heavily-armed police stormed a Surry Hills home in the inner east of Sydney at 4pm before officers raided properties in Lakemba, Punchbowl and Wiley Park resulting in the arrests of four men.
Commissioner Andrew Colvin addressed the media at a press conference on Sunday morning and said details about the alleged terror plot are still developing.
‘We don’t have a great deal of information on the specific attack, the location, date or time, however, we’re investigating information indicating the aviation industry was potentially a target of that attack,’ AFP Commissioner Colvin said.
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull reiterated the raids were aimed at stopping an alleged terror plot to ‘bring down’ a plane and said security screening will take longer over the coming days.
‘Some of the measures will be obvious to the public, some will not be — those travelling should go about their business with confidence,’ Mr Turnbull said in a press conference on Sunday morning.
‘The office of transport security has advised security screening will take longer, and travellers should arrive at terminals at least two hours before flights to allow ample time for screening.
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