South Gladstone man, 18, charged over alleged plans for violence

An 18-year-old South Gladstone man has been charged following a counter-terrorism investigation prompted by a tip to the National Security Hotline on 6 November.

Detectives from the Counter-Terrorism Investigation Group allege the man was making plans for acts of violence. He was arrested yesterday and charged with one count of planning to cause death or grievous bodily harm.

Police have opposed bail. He is expected to appear before Gladstone Magistrates Court today, 7 November.

The Queensland Police Service said there are no known ongoing direct threats to the community or any upcoming events at this time. It said the safety and security of communities remains its highest priority and that it continues to work closely with federal and state counterparts to keep Queenslanders safe.

Anyone with information about possible threats to the community is urged to come forward, no matter how small or insignificant it may seem. The National Security Hotline is 1800 123 400.

People with information for police can contact Policelink on 131 444, or use the online suspicious activity form through the Queensland Police Service website, available 24 hours a day. Information can also be reported anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or through the Crime Stoppers Queensland website.