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| Sydney counter-terror police arrest teenager and man in raids | |
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| Two people, including a 15-year-old boy, have been arrested by counter-terror police in Sydney and accused of planning an attack in Australia. | |
| The teenager and a 20-year-old were charged with "conspiracy to conduct an act in preparation for a terrorist act", New South Wales Police said. | |
| The arrests related to material seized during police operations last year. | |
| Sydney police have conducted fresh raids in recent months amid renewed concern over domestic extremism. | |
| Both of the suspects arrested on Thursday will appear in court later. | |
| In September last year, at least 800 heavily armed officers arrested 15 people as part of Operation Appleby. | In September last year, at least 800 heavily armed officers arrested 15 people as part of Operation Appleby. |
| It was sparked by intelligence reports that Islamist extremists were planning random killings in Australia. | It was sparked by intelligence reports that Islamist extremists were planning random killings in Australia. |
| Then-Prime Minister Tony Abbott said a senior Australian Islamic State militant had called for "demonstration killings", reportedly including a public beheading. |