Teen committed to stand trial in Peter Dutton terror plot: reports
A 16-year-old boy could face life in prison after being committed to stand trial on a terror charge.
The Australian reports the teenager, who attended a prestigious Brisbane private school before his arrest in August, was charged with buying ingredients for bombs and testing homemade explosives in preparation for an attack.
While no details were given regarding the plot’s target in Brisbane’s Childrens Court on Thursday, the newspaper cited sources saying the teenager allegedly planned to attack Peter Dutton on his property north of Brisbane, potentially using a drone to do so.
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The teen will stand trial in Queensland’s Supreme Court.
Originally published on 7NEWS
