CANBERRA, ACT, March 25 -- Australian Federal Police issued the following media release:
This is a joint release between the Australian Federal Police, Victoria Police and the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation
A boy has been charged by theVictorian Joint Counter Terrorism Team (JCTT) with allegedly collecting manuals, guides and material promoting ISIS-inspired terrorism.
Investigations began after intelligence indicated an ISIS flag, destined for an address in Melbourne's inner-city, was imported into Australia.
Further inquiries conducted into the consignee details allegedly led police to identify the boy, 17, as the intended recipient.
A search warrant was executed at that address yesterday (24 March, 2026), with officers seizing a mobile phone and laptop, which will undergo further forensic examination.
He was charged with:
* One count of collecting or making documents that facilitate terrorist act, contrary to section 101.5 of the Criminal Code(Cth); and* One count of import a prohibited import, an ISIS flag, contrary to section 233(1)(b) of the Customs Act 1901(Cth).
The documents offence carries a maximum penalty of 15 years' imprisonment.
The boy appeared at a Victorian children's court, where he was remanded to re-appear at a later date.
There is no current identified threat to community safety. No further comment will be made.
The Victorian JCTT is comprised of members from the AFP, Victoria Police and ASIO.
Anyone with information about extremist activity or possible threats to the community should contact the National Security Hotline (1800 123 400) no matter how small or insignificant you think the information may be.
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