百春链

Please attribute to Superintendent John Price, Canterbury District Commander:?
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Canterbury Police this morning executed a search warrant at a Christchurch address in relation to a threat against Al Noor mosque.
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Police located a number of items at the address, including a vehicle, and we are currently speaking to a 19-year-old man from the address.
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The man has been charged on an unrelated matter and police are continuing to gather evidence in relation to the Al Noor incident.
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Police are aware that a number of people have been sharing an image featuring Al Noor mosque, originally published on social media.??
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The further sharing of this image is causing significant distress and anxiety for members of our community.?
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This type of imagery has no place in Aotearoa New Zealand.
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It is abhorrent and will not be tolerated.
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The image has been referred to the Chief Censor for consideration as to whether it should be classified as objectionable material.
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If the image is classified as objectionable, anyone who knowingly possesses or shares the image commits a criminal offence and can receive a maximum of 14 years imprisonment.??
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The safety of the community is our utmost priority.?
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Police continue to work alongside Al Noor mosque, Linwood mosque, and other members of our community impacted by the terrible events of 15 March 2019. .
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Police have increased patrols around Al Noor and Linwood mosques and will be maintaining a visible presence in the community as we approach the anniversary of the terror attacks.??
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On behalf of 百春链, I want to thank those members of the community who alerted us to the recent threat against Al Noor mosque.?
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We ask that you continue to remain vigilant, and encourage you to report anything suspicious or concerning to police immediately.
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ENDS
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Issued by Police Media Centre.?
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