Posted on 02/28/2017 4:23:10 PM PST by BenLurkin
In a statement, the Australian Federal Police said the man had been researching and designing both a laser warning system to detect incoming Syrian and Iraqi munitions and long-range guided missiles for the terrorist group.
.@TurnbullMalcolm says 'the arrest is another reminder of the enduring threat we face from Islamist terrorism' MORE: https://t.co/xkIghmSizc pic.twitter.com/mxlczibm0B — Sky News Australia (@SkyNewsAust) February 28, 2017
He's facing three charges which, if he's found guilty, carry a maximum penalty of life in prison.
"We've seen Australians arrested for preparations to carry out terrorist acts or providing financial assistance to terrorist groups, we've seen Australians travel to the conflict zone to take up arms for (ISIS)," he said.
(Excerpt) Read more at cnn.com ...
“Australian”
Tough reaping ahead Mate. I think I’d take the Korean AA gun execution in stead.
I wonder why CNN didn’t report his name. “Haisem Zahab” is a traditional Australian name if ever there was one.
Fake News. Biased News. Outright Lying News. Some Parts Are Missing News. It's getting harder and harder to get to the truth anymore.
Authorities allege Haisem Zahab, 42, “researched and designed a laser warning device to help warn against incoming laser-guided munitions used by forces in Syria in Iraq”.
They also allege the Australian-born man, who has never travelled to Syria or Iraq, assisted ISIS in designing and modelling systems to develop a long-range guided missile.
Welcome to scenic Young, NSW: 7000 people, hundreds of Muslim residents, an Islamic prayer centre... and one alleged ISIS operative
•Haisem Zahab, 42, was charged during major anti-terrorism raid in Young, NSW
•He was allegedly involved in terror plot to develop ‘high-tech missiles’ for ISIS
•Terrified neighbours have said the incident has only made the town’s fear worse
•Schoolteacher Kerry Barr said residents have started locking their gates
•Members of local mosque said they have had locals scream at them since arrest
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4269274/Young-residents-terrified-Haisem-Zahab-arrest.html
Family of electrician terror suspect, 42, ‘used money from sale of a $1million Sydney house to fund an ISIS arms racket before fleeing to Syria’
•Haisem Zahab, 42, has been charged during major anti-terrorism raid in Young
•Zahab was arrested over claimed plots to ‘develop high-tech weapons for ISIL’
•Refused bail on Tuesday after being charged with foreign incursion offences
•Members of his extended family have been accused of terror related crimes
•The federal police seized $530,000 from Sydney-based Zahab family in 2016
•Four Zahab family members are believed to have fled to Syria following charges
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