Western Australian authorities have apprehended a 39-year-old man following the discovery of an extensive weapons arsenal and extremist materials at his Perth residence. Martin Glynn, a former mine worker, faces multiple charges including racial harassment and improper firearm storage after police acted on a public tip-off regarding his social media activity.
The investigation was triggered when a vigilant community member reported Glynn’s Instagram post endorsing the December 14 Bondi Beach attack that claimed 15 lives during a Hanukkah celebration. Subsequent police raids on his Yangebup property uncovered six rifles, approximately 4,000 rounds of ammunition, and three flags associated with designated terrorist organizations Hamas and Hezbollah.
According to court proceedings, investigators also recovered a notebook containing antisemitic rhetoric and Nazi ideology references, along with what prosecutors described as a bomb materials shopping list. Glynn, who represented himself in Perth Magistrates Court, claimed the suspicious materials were actually fire-starting supplies for his self-described ‘doomsday prepper’ activities.
Magistrate Benjamin Tyers emphasized the distinction between supporting Palestinian causes and endorsing violence against civilians. “There is nothing illegal or improper with supporting the Palestinian cause,” Tyers stated, while condemning online support for “massacre of innocent civilians.”
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese reinforced the government’s stance, declaring “no place in Australia for antisemitism, hate and violent ideologies.” Western Australia Police Commissioner Col Blanch noted no prior concerning history with the individual, though the investigation remains ongoing.
Glynn has been denied bail and will remain in custody until his next court appearance scheduled for February 3, as authorities continue to assess the potential threat level and investigate the origins of the substantial weapons cache.