Two men were arrested in Australia on Saturday for allegedly planning an ISIL-inspired terror attack on a ceremony commemorating Anzac soldiers who fought and died for their country.
A joint counter-terrorism team executed seven search warrants in Melbourne. The two men, both 18, were arrested for terrorism-related offences.
According to the Victoria state police, both men were planning terrorist acts in Melbourne, which included targeting police officers.
The third main in the Saturday’s raids was held on weapons charges.
Police said it was believed the attacks would have involved "edged knives", which used for beheading. However, there was no direct evidence to suggest this killing method which is favored by jihadists.
The news comes just days after Australia began deploying 330 more troops to Iraq to train local soldiers to fight jihadists, including the ISIL militant group.
