Southern suburbs girl, 14, charged with possessing extremist material, explosive instructions

A teenage girl has been arrested counter terrorism detectives after allegedly being found in possession of explosive instructions and extremist material.

A teenage girl has been arrested counter terrorism detectives after allegedly being found in possession of explosive instructions and extremist material.

A teenage girl has been arrested by counter terrorism detectives after allegedly being found in possession of explosive instructions and extremist material.

Following investigations, detectives from the Counter Terrorism and Security Section attended a southern suburbs home and arrested the 14-year-old girl on Thursday.

She was refused police bail and appeared in the Adelaide Youth Court on Friday, where she was granted bail to return to court mid-April.

In a statement, police said it was an offence to possess extremist material, which is considered to be any material that directly or indirectly encourages, glorifies, promotes or condones terrorist acts, or justifies the carrying out of terrorist acts.

“Anyone who has information that relates to the possession, production or distribution of extremist material can report the matter to the National Security Hotline on 1800 123 400 or Crime Stoppers online at www.crimestopperssa.com.au or phone [phone].

“You can remain anonymous.”

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