Seven juveniles with alleged ‘violent extremist ideology’ arrested in Sydney counter-terror raids

NSW police deputy commissioner says more than 400 police were involved in the raids

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Seven juveniles have been arrested as part of extensive counter-terrorism raids across south-western Sydney, with police alleging they adhere to a religiously motivated violent extremist ideology".

New South Wales police said 13 search warrants were executed on Wednesday, leading to the arrest of seven juveniles" including 15, 16 and 17-year-olds. Five others are assisting police with their inquiries.