South Australian man charged with alleged online threats to police
He was charged with using a carriage service to menace or harass police. This is an offence under Commonwealth Criminal Code.
A 34-year-old man was arrested. The Australian Federal Police searched his home in the Mid North region.
The man was charged with using a carriage service to menace, harass or cause offence under the Commonwealth Criminal Code. The charge carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison.
The arrest followed social media posts that SA Police referred to the AFP's National Security Investigations team last month. The man was refused bail during a court appearance on Friday.
He is due to appear in Adelaide Magistrates Court on November 5.
- 34 years old
- Age
- Mid North, South Australia
- Location
- 5 years imprisonment
- Maximum penalty
- November 5
- Court date
Why it mattersOnline threats against law enforcement are prosecuted under Commonwealth law. Severe penalties apply, including up to five years in prison.
AustraliaAustralian federal authorities prosecute online threats to police under Commonwealth Criminal Code, protecting officer safety nationwide.
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