REVEALED: A Father and son are Among the Four Men Arrested 'Over Islamic Extremist Cell's Plot to Blow Up a Flight From Australia to Dubai With a Homemade Bomb'
- Fresh details have emerged about an alleged terrorist plot to blow up a plane
- Islamist cell allegedly planned to bring down a domestic flight with an explosive
- Major counter-terrorism raids were executed across in Sydney on Saturday night
- Police say raids taking place in Surry Hills, Lakemba, Punchbowl and Wiley Park
- Malcolm Turnbull said extra security measures to be taken at airports on Sunday
- Photos of airports showed massive queues and long waits for passengers
Daily Mail Australia, 30 July 2017.
A father and son duo are among the four men accused of plotting to blow up a long-haul flight from Sydney with a homemade bomb.
It is understood four men had planned to detonate the device on a flight from Sydney to the Middle East, possibly Dubai, Seven News reported.
The men, whose names are known to Daily Mail Australia but not yet confirmed by police, were arrested in dramatic raids across Sydney on Saturday night.
The explosive was reportedly 'ready to go' as counter-terrorism police stormed properties across the city's west and inner-east.
Authorities raided homes in Lakemba, Wiley Park, Punchbowl and Surry Hills and stopped the alleged plot to 'bring down' a plane using an improvised device.
Airports across Australia are experiencing long queues after Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull warned of heightened security measures across the nation.
Airports across Australia are experiencing long queues and frustrated travellers
Long queues and waits were expected following a thwarted alleged terror threat on Saturday
Australian Federal Police at the check-in at Sydney Airport on Sunday
Police standing by at Sydney Airport on Sunday following the terror raids on Sunday
Mr Turnbull said to allow extra time for those looking to travel following the raids on Saturday afternoon across Sydney.
He said the raids were a 'major joint counter-terrorism operation' and reminded the Australian people 'the threat of terrorism is very real'.
Mr Turnbull also asked Australians travelling on Sunday to allow extra time due to increased security in airports.
'The office of transport security has advised security screening will take longer, and travellers should arrive at terminals at least two hours before flights to allow ample time for screening,' the prime minister said on Sunday morning.
Travellers turned to social media posting photos of massive windy queues leading into customs at Sydney Airport and passengers tweeting to not underestimate the wait.
'Not sure I agree with the 'creation' of a mass gathering 'before' security screening -closed screening stations,' one traveller tweeted.
'Long queues at Sydney Airport - paranoid security state in full regalia,' another wrote.
Some passengers were warning others to add an extra 30 minute travel time onto the already extended period.
T3 Sydney airport a mess. If you are flying come very early,' another social media user wrote.
Heavily-armed police stormed a Surry Hills home in the inner east of Sydney at 4pm before officers raided properties in Lakemba, Punchbowl and Wiley Park resulting in the arrests of four men.
Commissioner Andrew Colvin addressed the media at a press conference on Sunday morning and said details about the alleged terror plot are still developing.
'We don't have a great deal of information on the specific attack, the location, date or time, however, we're investigating information indicating the aviation industry was potentially a target of that attack,' AFP Commissioner Colvin said.
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull reiterated the raids were aimed at stopping an alleged terror plot to 'bring down' a plane and said security screening will take longer over the coming days.
'Some of the measures will be obvious to the public, some will not be — those travelling should go about their business with confidence,' Mr Turnbull said in a press conference on Sunday morning.
The police continue their investigations into the terror raids on Sunday
Counter terrorism police (pictured) stormed four Sydney properties and arrested four men including one man (pictured) at Surry Hills after being alerted to an alleged plot to bring down an airplane with a 'bomb'
Australian Federal Police Commissioner Andrew Colvin (pictured) said details of the alleged terror plot are still emerging.
'The office of transport security has advised security screening will take longer, and travellers should arrive at terminals at least two hours before flights to allow ample time for screening.
'They should limit the amount of carry-on and checked baggage, as this will help to ensure that security screening is efficient.'
Virgin Australia released a statement on the extra security.
'Passengers should arrive at least 2 hours before domestic flights and 3 hours before international flights to allow time for security screening,' the statement read.
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull (pictured) said for those travelling on planes to allow extra time for heightened security measures on Sunday.
'Passengers should limit the amount of carry-on and checked baggage they travel with as this will help to ensure security screening is efficient.'
The New South Wales Police confirmed that the four men in custody were yet to be charged.
Australia's terror threat remains at probable.
About 40 heavily-armed police stormed a Surry Hills home at 4pm before raiding properties in Lakemba, Punchbowl and Wiley Park in Sydney's west.
An Islamist cell is accused of planning to bring down a domestic flight with an 'explosive device' discovered at the Cleveland Street home
One neighbour of a man arrested in Wiley Park said he would nurture stray cats in the area.
'He and his brother would feed about 15 cats and when we complained that they were bringing ticks and diseases into the block, they would walk off,' the neighbour told the publication.
An 'explosive device' was discovered at the Surry Hills property and deactivated by a bomb squad that was called to the scene
One man draped in a bed sheet with a heavily-bandaged head was seen being led into an ambulance outside the Surry Hills property.
The bandaged man appeared to be distressed and bleeding from the head as he walked to a waiting ambulance
Police (pictured) found an 'explosive device' and part of Cleveland Street (pictured) in Surry Hills was cordoned off
Cleveland Street (pictured) is closed between Elizabeth St and Young St, and Goodlet Lane is also closed
The counter-terror raid in Surry Hills (pictured) took place just metres from the Redfern Mosque (pictured)
He could be heard saying 'they bashed me.' When asked by who, he answered 'police.'
When asked why he was being arrested, the man mumbled 'I don't know nothing.'
Shocked neighbours have told AAP the family living in the property were 'perfectly nice and normal people.'
'We knew them to say hello to and they seemed nice,' said the woman, aged in her early 30s, who didn't want to be identified.
The woman, who lives at the back of the property, said an elderly couple lived in the home and had adult children.
A law enforcement official told the Daily Telegraph they found material suspected to be used for an improvised explosive device.
'There was a threat of a device and an aircraft,' the official said, but said they were yet to verify the credibility of the material.
Forensic teams (pictured) and the bomb squad attended the scene during the Surry Hills (pictured) raid.
Residents living near the Surry Hills home, just metres from the Redfern Mosque, were evacuated while the bomb squad worked to remove the 'explosive device.'
A police spokesman stated:
'This activity relates to an ongoing investigation. The safety of the community and police members are the primary consideration during this activity.'
Neighbour Kate Harrison reported hearing shouting coming from a yard close by, begging for someone to call the police.
Goodlet Lane in Surry Hills (pictured) was closed while police examined the scene of the raid
Police (pictured) involved in the raid were acting to prevent an alleged plot to bring down an airplane with a 'bomb'
Relatives of two men arrested in the counter-terror operation have spoken out, saying they 'love Australia.'
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull released a statement on the raids, confirming the involvement of the Australian Federal Police, ASIO and NSW Police.
'These operations are designed to disrupt and prevent plans to undertake terrorist attacks in Australia,' the statement said.
'My number one priority, and that of my government, is the safety and security of all Australians. The public should be reassured that our security and intelligence agencies are working tirelessly to keep us safe.'
An 'explosive device' was discovered at the Surry Hills (pictured) property and deactivated by a bomb squad that was called to the scene, according to 7 News
About 40 heavily-armed police (pictured) raided a Surry Hills home on Cleveland Street just metres from Redfern Mosque
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull released a statement on the raids, confirming the involvement of the Australian Federal Police, ASIO and NSW Police
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