Seven men suspected of trying to join ISIS detained in Australia

Abbott said that they are now under investigation by counter-terrorist agencies as they were found to be carrying large amount of cash and other suspicious materials.

Sydney’s The Daily Telegraph newspaper reported Islamic State group posted on a social media website on March 14 – two days after the latest 17-year-old was intercepted – a step-by-step guide to help would-be jihadis leave Australia and fight with the terror group.

Immigration and Border Protection Minister Peter Dutton refused to confirm the incident, saying operational matters are not commented on.

Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott did not give details about the gender and age of the detained, but told the Australian that the incident had occurred earlier this month.

It is trusted that is the point at which the gathering of five eventual terrorists were ceased. “It exhibits the significance of probably the most vigorous motion at house and overseas to disrupt, degrade, to destroy this menace to the liberty and the safety of the world”.

The minister declined to say where the men originated, where they were heading or whether they would face any charges.

Authorities at Sydney Airport have intercepted potentially the single largest group of suspected Australian jihadists to ever attempt to travel to a Middle East war zone.

He said legislation to be introduced to Parliament in September that would allow foreign fighters who are dual nationals to be stripped of their Australian citizenship would also help prevent their return.

“We’re involved concerning the variety of individuals presenting at airports, notably youthful individuals, who may be in search of to journey overseas for causes that may horrify Australians and their mother and father and household and group, little question, as nicely”, Dutton added.

They said public forums were planned in capital cities across Australia in the next few weeks.