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Police arrest man over online threats
AFP charges man for online threats to police after home search.
In brief
AFP charges man for online threats to police after home search. A 34-year-old man was arrested by AFP and SA Police after they searched his home in South Australia for alleged online threats to police officers. Originally reported by Abc.
Arrest details
A man charged over alleged online threats towards police officers was refused bail during a court appearance on Friday, police say.
Search and arrest
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) said its officers and SA Police searched a home in South Australia's Mid North and arrested a 34-year-old man.
Social media referral
The search came after SA Police referred a series of social media posts to the AFP's National Security Investigations team last month.
Charges and penalty
The man was charged with using a carriage service to menace, harass or cause offence contrary to the Commonwealth Criminal Code. The charge carries a maximum penalty of five years' imprisonment.
Next court date
The man is due to appear in the Adelaide Magistrates Court on November 5.
What matters most
A 34-year-old man was arrested by AFP and SA Police after they searched his home in South Australia for alleged online threats to police officers.
