Convicted terrorist Abdul Benbrika living with son facing weapon charge

Newly released convicted terrorist Abdul Nacer Benbrika is living with his son who is currently before the courts on a “major charge” of possessing a prohibited weapon.

Abdul Nacer Benbrika leaves Barwon Prison last week. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Andrew Henshaw

Newly released convicted terrorist Abdul Nacer Benbrika is living under the same roof as his son who is facing a “major charge” of possessing a prohibited weapon.

The Australian revealed Ibrahim Benbrika, 23, was caught by authorities at Melbourne Airport on January 23 after he allegedly attempted to take a replica pistol on to an aircraft.

He was arrested by Australian Federal Police officers and charged with “possession of prohibited weapon” on summons.

A warrant was issued for his arrest after he allegedly failed to appear before court.

He first appeared at the Broadmeadows Magistrates Court on July 3 and again on October 2.

Ibrahim lives in the same household as his father, Abdul, who was released from Barwon Prison last week after he spent nearly two decades behind bars for plotting terrorism acts.

Abdul was released under a strict extended supervision order, prohibiting who he can contact and where he can go. He must also wear a tracking device.

However, as part of the 30 conditions of the ESO, Abdul is now living in the same three-bedroom home owned by the Housing Department in northern Melbourne with his wife and four of his children.

His other children include Bakr and Oussama who both have ties with convicted terrorists, including gangster Ahmed Elomar.

Elomar’s brother, Mohamed, died while fighting for Islamic State in Iraq and shocked the world by posing with severed heads.

Ibrahim Benbrika will face Broadmeadows Magistrates Court on February 6.