Australian Christmas Day terrorist attack foiled, police say

CANBERRA, Australia - Police in Australia have detained five men suspected of planning a series of Christmas Day bomb attacks in the heart of the country’s second-largest city, officials said Friday.

The suspects had been inspired by the Islamic State group and planned attacks on Melbourne’s Flinders Street train station, neighboring Federation Square and St. Paul’s Cathedral, Victoria state Police Chief Commissioner Graham Ashton said.

Australian Christmas Day terrorist attack foiled, police say

Good on the police there for stopping this. With as large scale as it was, it does make me take pause and think that more attacks are certainly possible.

Stay aware folks.

Proper policing! Good on ya boys!

a reply to: JinMI

I have a lot of family in Australia, trust me, if anything went down they'd beat the 'censored' out of them.

The Men, in my Family anyways, wouldn't stand for that stuff. In fact I wouldn't be surprised if they were holding a Fosters while beating the crap out of the guy in the process. lol

They love their beer!

Good Thead!

a reply to: JesusXst

In my view, the stereotypical Aussie is far from weak...moreso for the females!

Seeing as they apprehended these guys prior to them having a shot of carrying out their mission, I'd say that holds true.

a reply to: PorteurDeMort

Give the man a Flag

a reply to: JinMI

lol you're right. My cousin Michelle would have had that guys head on a stake before the guys even got a hold of him.

I'm getting visuals of that right now haha.

If convicted, they will all spend a long time in maximum security prison before being deported back to their own # hole country of origin.
That's how we roll.

a reply to: JesusXst

Now I can't un-see a head on a freshly grilled steak!

Thank Jesus!

a reply to: weirdguy

I take it Aussie prisons aren't like American prisons?

a reply to: weirdguy

lol

a reply to: JinMI

lmao they're probably more like that movie Mosquito Island.

originally posted by: JinMI
a reply to: weirdguy

I take it Aussie prisons aren't like American prisons?

They will spend much of their time in isolation 23 hour days in their cell. If they are non citizens they go off shore for their jail time such as Narau island.

originally posted by: weirdguy
If convicted, they will all spend a long time in maximum security prison before being deported back to their own # hole country of origin.
That's how we roll.

Sarcasm, natures way of making realizations possible.

a reply to: weirdguy

Good riddance. No death penalty?

originally posted by: JinMI
a reply to: weirdguy

Good riddance. No death penalty?

No that was abolished back in the 1930's I think.

a reply to: JinMI

lol... nailed, grilled, or baked I know it's gotta taste good right?!

originally posted by: 3daysgone

originally posted by: weirdguy
If convicted, they will all spend a long time in maximum security prison before being deported back to their own # hole country of origin.
That's how we roll.

Sarcasm, natures way of making realizations possible.

No sarcasm from me.

Honestly, with the recent uptick in violence, I'm beginning to think there might be a string of attacks coming this Christmas. Be vigilant.

a reply to: weirdguy

Ah got it. Thanks for the info!

a reply to: JesusXst

The steak or the head!??!?!??!??!