Perth man charged over anti-Semitic online posts, guns seized
Police are reviewing a man's gun licence after they arrested and charged him with making anti-Semitic posts on social media.
A man has been charged with making anti-Semitic social media posts, with police also seizing firearms during his arrest.
The 39-year-old from Yangebup, in Perth’s south, was arrested on Tuesday following an investigation into alleged online anti-Semitic comments on a social media platform.
Officers raided the man’s home where they seized several firearms and ammunition.
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Authorities said they will review his eligibility to hold a gun licence.
The man has been charged with one count each of conduct intended to racially harass, carrying or possessing a prohibited weapon and failing to properly store a firearm.
He was refused police bail and will appear before Fremantle Magistrates Court onWednesday.
