NSW deputy police commissioner reveals early doubts about whether Dural caravan plot was terrorist threat

David Hudson tells budget estimates the terrorism theory was ruled out ahead of public being told it was a criminal ‘con job’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastOne of New South Wales most senior police officer’s had doubts the Dural caravan plot was a terrorist threat from the “very early stages of the investigation”, but says that theory was not completely ruled out until 21 February.The deputy police commissioner, David Hudson, confirmed during a dramatic budget estimates hearing that police briefings to the government about the caravan found laden with explosives on the outskirts of Sydney would have not “categorically” said if the plot was a terrorist threat or criminal plot.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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NSW deputy police commissioner reveals early doubts about whether Dural caravan plot was terrorist threat

David Hudson tells budget estimates the terrorism theory was ruled out ahead of public being told it was a criminal ‘con job’

One of New South Wales most senior police officer’s had doubts the Dural caravan plot was a terrorist threat from the “very early stages of the investigation”, but says that theory was not completely ruled out until 21 February.

The deputy police commissioner, David Hudson, confirmed during a dramatic budget estimates hearing that police briefings to the government about the caravan found laden with explosives on the outskirts of Sydney would have not “categorically” said if the plot was a terrorist threat or criminal plot.

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