Fears over convicted terrorist Abdul Nacer Benbrika’s future plans Police have revealed what they fear could happen if a convicted terrorist who plotted to bomb the AFL grand final is released from prison.

December 2, 2020   

(NCA NewsWire) A convicted terrorist who plotted to bomb Australian landmarks could incite others to commit terror attack[s] on home soil if released, a high-ranking federal officer has warned.

Abdul Nacer Benbrika is due to be released this year after 15 years behind bars since he was convicted of being the “spiritual leader” of Australia’s largest terrorist network.

He and other co-accused plotted to bomb Melbourne’s MCG and Crown Casino as well as a nuclear reactor in Sydney.

But the Australian government is arguing in the Supreme Court of Victoria to keep Benbrika behind bars for an extra three years because of the belief he’s a risk of committing further terrorist acts.

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