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NZ Man Arrested at Perth Airport for Allegedly Possessing Violent Extremist Material

Police said the man allegedly had videos of multiple overseas terrorist incidents on his phone.
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NZ Man Arrested at Perth Airport for Allegedly Possessing Violent Extremist Material
NZ national charged over alleged violent extremist material. Courtesy of the AFP
Rex Widerstrom
Rex Widerstrom
2/25/2026|Updated: 2/25/2026

Police have arrested and charged a 24-year-old New Zealand national for allegedly possessing violent extremist material.

The man was stopped for a baggage examination at Perth Airport on Feb. 23 after arriving on an international flight. Australian Border Force officers allegedly found videos of multiple overseas terrorist incidents on his phone and referred the matter to the Australian Federal Police (AFP).

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Rex Widerstrom
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Rex Widerstrom is a New Zealand-based reporter with over 40 years of experience in media, including radio and print. He is currently a presenter for Hutt Radio.
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