Chilling Twist in Perth Suburb: Man Arrested Over Sickening Anti-Semitic Rants and Alleged Terror Cache
- Police uncover arsenal of guns, extremist flags, and bomb-making materials in Perth home of Martin Thomas Glynn
- Glynn allegedly endorsed the Bondi massacre on social media, sparking outrage and fear in the community
- 39-year-old accused of spreading hate online, with a “cache of firearms” and “large amount of ammunition” found in his home
In a shocking police raid, a Perth man has been arrested and charged over his alleged role in spreading anti-Semitic hate online, with a hoard of chilling items found in his home, including guns, extremist flags, and a bomb-making shopping list.
Martin Thomas Glynn, 39, was taken into custody on Tuesday as part of Operation Dalewood, launched in the wake of the devastating Bondi terror attacks that left 15 innocent people dead. The search of his Yangebup home allegedly uncovered a terrifying array of items, including six registered rifles, 4000 rounds of ammunition, and a flick knife.
According to police, a handwritten notebook belonging to Glynn contained anti-Semitic references, including quotes that “Jews have always been scum… we don’t want them near us or our family”. The notebook, labelled “ideology, views, insights and political ideas”, also allegedly made references to the Holocaust.
In a disturbing development, officers found photographs on Glynn’s phone indicating he had attempted to make a smoke grenade bomb and had access to information about making explosives. A second search warrant uncovered pro-Hezbollah stickers, improvised initiators, shaved aluminium, and a bomb manufacturing shopping list.
Glynn, a former mine worker, appeared in Fremantle Magistrates court yesterday, where he was charged with conduct intended to racially harass, carrying or possessing a prohibited weapon, and failing to store a firearm or related thing in compliant storage.
Prosecutors told the court that Glynn had posted a shocking message on Instagram just hours after the Bondi massacre, writing: “I, Marty Thomas Glynn, 100 per cent support the two New South Wales shooters RIGHT TO SELF DEFENCE AGAINST JEWS AND ALL FUTURE JEWS.” He allegedly continued, “If you think this is an outrage, show me a single day where Jews killed less than 10 Palestinians. I stand by this and everything I saw… what did they expect if they killed 500,000 Palestinians?”
When questioned in court, Glynn claimed he was a “doomsday prepper” and that the alleged bomb-making materials were actually fire-starters for his fire pit. He denied any intention to harm anyone, saying: “I have no intention to buy anything, I haven’t sought anything, I don’t intend to harm anyone.”
However, Magistrate Benjamin Tyers refused bail, labelling Glynn a “danger to the community” and citing a strong prosecution case due to his online activity. “This is serious offending, particularly in light of recent events,” he said.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese commended the work of the WA Police, saying: “There is no place in Australian for anti-Semitism, hate and violent ideologies. Federal agencies through the Joint Counter Terrorism team have offered full support to WA Police.”
Glynn will return to court on February 3 for legal advice, with the community left reeling from the shocking allegations.