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An investigation that prolonged to the Philippines of two males accused of capturing lifeless 15 individuals at a Sydney Jewish festival has discovered no proof that they have been a part of a “broader terrorist cell,” police stated on Tuesday.
Sydney residents Sajid Akram, 50, and his 24-year-old son Naveed Akram spent most of November in Davao Metropolis within the southern Philippines, Australian Federal Police Commissioner Krissy Barrett stated.
They returned on a flight from Manila on November 29. Two weeks later, they’re accused of killing 15 and wounding one other 40 in a mass capturing that focused a Hanukkah competition at Bondi Seaside.
Philippine Nationwide Police decided the pair rarely left their hotel in the course of the go to, Barrett stated.
“There isn’t any proof to recommend they acquired coaching or underwent logistical preparation for his or her alleged assault,” Barrett informed reporters.
“These people are alleged to have acted alone. There isn’t any proof to recommend these alleged offenders have been a part of a broader terrorist cell, or have been directed by others to hold out an assault. Nonetheless, I wish to be clear, I’m not suggesting that they have been there for tourism,” Barrett added.
Barrett didn’t element a motive for the go to, which started on November 1.
Police allege the pair have been impressed by the Islamic State group. The southern Philippines as soon as drew small numbers of foreign militants aligned with the Islamic State group or al-Qaeda to coach in a secessionist battle involving minority Muslims within the largely Catholic nation.
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