Alleged Plot to Overthrow Australian Govt and Police Thwarted

Alleged Plot to Overthrow Australian Govt and Police Thwarted
Australian Federal Police (AFP) Acting Assistant Commissioner Andrew Donoghoe speaks to the media at the AFP Headquarters in Brisbane, Monday, August 2, 2021. AAP Image/Dan Peled
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Australian law enforcement has charged one man from Western Australia for impersonating a law enforcement officer as part of a plot to overthrow the Australian government, members of Parliament and replace the Australian federal police force.

On July 31, Australian Federal Police (AFP) executed six search warrants across three states to disrupt the group’s activities and collect evidence as part of a joint investigation with the Queensland Joint Counter Terrorism Team (JCTT) into a group of individuals who were allegedly impersonating government officials and holding anti-government sentiment.

Daniel Y. Teng
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Daniel Y. Teng is based in Brisbane, Australia. He focuses on national affairs, including federal politics and Australia-China relations. Got a tip? Contact him at [email protected].
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