{"id":496286,"date":"2026-02-22T07:04:10","date_gmt":"2026-02-22T07:04:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/496286\/"},"modified":"2026-02-22T07:04:10","modified_gmt":"2026-02-22T07:04:10","slug":"campbell-man-allegedly-part-of-plot-that-saw-lit-incendiary-device-thrown-into-hyatt-hotel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/496286\/","title":{"rendered":"Campbell man allegedly part of plot that saw ‘lit incendiary device’ thrown into Hyatt Hotel"},"content":{"rendered":"

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A Campbell man has been arrested as part of the investigation into the items thrown through a window at the Hyatt Hotel on 18 February. Photo: Claire Fenwicke.<\/p>\n

A Campbell man has been accused of being part of an alleged plot to disrupt a conference by throwing a lit incendiary device into the Hyatt Hotel earlier this week.<\/p>\n

The hotel was hosting the ADM Conference, a major Defence gathering, on Wednesday (18 February) when two males allegedly threw rocks and other items through a window<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The resulting investigation led to the arrest of a 20-year-old man after the ACT Joint Counter Terrorism Team (JCTT) executed search warrants at homes at Campbell and Scullin on Friday.<\/p>\n

Various items were seized from the properties and are undergoing forensic examination.<\/p>\n

The Campbell man has been charged with one count of acting with intent to cause public alarm and one count of damage property. These offences each carry a maximum penalty of 10 years\u2019 imprisonment.<\/p>\n

The ACT JCTT comprises the AFP, ACT Policing and ASIO.<\/p>\n

The AFP Bomb Response Team seized the incendiary device, and a forensic examination is ongoing.<\/p>\n

Police have alleged the incident was intended to cause panic and fear among the attendees of a conference being held at the hotel.<\/p>\n

AFP Assistant Commissioner Steve Nutt said the ACT JCTT investigation was continuing and would pursue inquiries to locate the other individuals involved.<\/p>\n

Further charges have not been ruled out.<\/p>\n

\u201cLet me be clear \u2014 this was not a prank. This was an extremely dangerous act we allege was intended to, and did, have a chilling effect on conference attendees, as well as staff and other guests of the hotel,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe will not tolerate criminal behaviour or actions which advocate hatred, fear, violence and humiliation, and attempt to erode Australia\u2019s social fabric.<\/p>\n

\u201cThose allegedly involved are now the focus of our joint counter-terrorism investigators, and their skills and dogged determination.\u201d<\/p>\n

ACT Policing Deputy Chief Police Officer Paula Hudson said anyone with information about this incident, or other suspicious matters, should contact the relevant authorities.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe take a zero-tolerance approach to acts that seek to disrupt lawful activities and cause fear in the community,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

\u201cEvery piece of information is valuable to law enforcement, and I would urge anyone with relevant information to contact the National Security Hotline on 1800 123 400.\u201d<\/p>\n

Information that may assist the ACT JCTT with its ongoing inquiries can also be provided via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.<\/p>\n

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