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A New Zealand man has been arrested in Perth after Australian Border Force officers allegedly caught him having videos of “numerous overseas terrorist incidents”, including “violent murders”, on his phone.

The 24-year-old man was stopped for a luggage search at Perth Airport yesterday after arriving on an overseas flight. During this search, ABF officers allegedly found suspicious material and notified the Australian Federal Police.

A joint police force, including AFP as well as WA Police and ASIO, launched an investigation, with examination of the man’s phone leading to the identification of data accessed online that “allegedly constituted violent extremist material, including videos of violent murders overseas”.

AFP said the killings were linked to “different ideologies”. A property in Perth was later searched and a computer seized.

New Zealand man charged with possession or control of violent extremist material; This crime is a crime punishable by a maximum of five years in prison. He is expected to appear in court today.

AFP said investigations were ongoing.

“There is no place in Australian society for violent or extremist content that terrorist organizations use as a tool to radicalise members of society, particularly young and vulnerable people,” AFP Commander Nick Read said.

“Our top priority is to protect Australians from anyone who wants to harm them.”

If you suspect someone has been radicalized online or in person, call the National Security Hotline on 1800 123 400.

To make an anonymous report, visit the Crime Stoppers website or call 1800 333 000.