State and federal police say they carried out a number of search warrants in Melbourne’s northern suburbs on Friday as they investigate last year’s firebombing of the Adass Israel synagogue in Ripponlea.
Members of the Adass Israel congregation were forced to flee the early-morning blaze at the synagogue on December 6 after two masked men set it on fire.
The Adass Israel synagogue bombing shocked Australia.
Police on Friday issued a brief statement about the raids.
“Victoria Police and the Australian Federal Police have executed a number of search warrants in Melbourne’s northern suburbs this morning as part of the joint counter-terrorism team (JCTT) investigation into an arson attack,” police said.
“At this time there are no further updates and the investigation remains ongoing, with further updates to be provided when appropriate.”
Officers renewed their plea for witnesses and people with footage of the attack to come forward.
“This investigation continues to be treated as a priority including the involvement of significant resources across all agencies,” police said.
“The JCTT is also regularly engaging with the relevant communities in relation to the status of the investigation.”
Last month, police said they believed the same car used in the synagogue bombing was also used in an unrelated firebombing at a nightclub in Chapel Street, South Yarra, which is a few minutes’ drive north of the synagogue.
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