Update - Statement regarding police activity in Melbourne
Detectives from the Melbourne Joint Counter Terrorism Team (JCTT) conducted a routine operation in North Melbourne yesterday afternoon.
As part of this operation, a search was conducted at a residential property on Bedford Street.
Two people assisted police with inquiries and have been released. At this time, no one has been charged.
This operation is not linked to a specific incident and is part of the JCTT’s ongoing intelligence gathering.
It is not linked to any imminent threat and the community should be assured that there is no ongoing risk as a result of this operation.
The JCTT is comprised of members of Victoria Police and the Australian Federal Police.
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