Queensland Police have arrested and charged a teenage boy for allegedly threatening people in Maryborough.
It will be alleged by Police that at around 9am on 28 May, officers attended a business on Saltwater Creek Road following reports of a young person with a knife.
“Upon arrival at the scene, a 13-year-old boy was taken into custody,” Queensland Police said in a statement.
“He was dealt with under the provisions of the Youth Justice Act for one count each of attempting to enter premises with intent, going armed so as to cause fear, making threats and possessing a thing intended for use in connection with an offence.”
Following further investigations, detectives from the Counter Terrorism Investigation Group and Maryborough Child Protection Investigation Unit executed a search warrant at an address in Maryborough on Saturday, where an electronic device was seized.
Investigators have since further charged the boy with one count each of preparation or planning to cause death or grievous bodily harm and possessing or controlling violent extremist material obtained or accessed using a carriage of service.
He was today remanded in custody and is expected to reappear in the Hervey Bay Childrens Court on 5 June.
“There is no ongoing threat to the public, and investigations are continuing,” Queensland Police said.
