A home in Longreach in Queensland was later raided, with police allegedly seizing knives and batons after tracing a series of Telegram posts directed at the Jewish community back to the 56-year-old.
In total, police seized two flick knives, an extendable baton and electronic devices for forensic examination.
AFP Detective Superintendent Bill Freeman said it will not tolerate any threats toward the Jewish community.
“The AFP supports freedom of speech and political expression, but does not tolerate criminal behaviour, including threats and harassment,” Freeman said.
“The AFP is committed to identifying and charging individuals suspected of harassing, menacing or threatening the Jewish community.”
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