CANBERRA, ACT, June 19 -- 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.
The Victorian Joint Counter Terrorism Team (JCTT) has charged a third man over the alleged Adass Israel Synagogue arson attack in December 2024.
The Airport West man, 20, has been charged with criminal damage by fire (Arson), contrary to section 197 of the Crimes Act 1958 (Vic), conduct endangering life under section 22 of the Crimes Act 1958 (Vic) and theft of motor vehicle under section 74 of the Crimes Act 1958 (Vic).
The offence of arson carries a maximum penalty of 15 years' imprisonment, while the offence of thef...