After praising Bondi Massacre
Perth Man Found with Bomb-Making Materials, Guns, and Terrorist Flags
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese condemned the alleged actions, emphasizing that “there is no place in Australia for anti-Semitism, hate and violent ideologies” and praised WA Police and federal counter-terrorism agencies for their swift action.
A chilling cache of weapons, extremist paraphernalia, and bomb-making materials was allegedly discovered in the home of a 39-year-old Perth man accused of promoting anti-Semitic hate online in the wake of the Bondi Beach terror attack.
Martin Thomas Glynn, who appeared self-represented at Fremantle Magistrates Court on Wednesday, allegedly posted messages online supporting the December 14 attack that killed 15 people. Police raided his Yangebup residence as part of Operation Dalewood, uncovering three terrorist flags, including Hezbollah and Hamas, six registered rifles, a flick knife, 4,000 rounds of ammunition, and a handwritten notebook containing anti-Semitic commentary and references to Hitler and the Holocaust.
Officers reportedly also found photographs suggesting Glynn attempted to make a smoke grenade and had access to bomb-making instructions, prompting a second search of the property. This second raid allegedly uncovered pro-Hezbollah stickers, improvised initiators, aluminum shavings, and a bomb-making shopping list.
Glynn allegedly flew a Palestinian flag outside his home, causing concern among neighbours. In court, prosecutors said he publicly endorsed the Bondi massacre on Instagram, writing messages supporting the shooters and framing it as retaliation against Jews.
Glynn told the court he is a doomsday prepper and claimed the bomb-making items were fire-starters for a personal fire pit. He said his notebook contained personal thoughts on the conflict in Gaza and ideas for a political party and business.
Magistrate Benjamin Tyers denied bail, calling Glynn a “danger to the community” and citing a strong prosecution case linked to his online activity and the cache of firearms. Glynn is due to return to court on February 3 for legal advice.