Melbourne and Sydney terrorism raids

Police in Australia today said they foiled a major terrorist attack following a 16-month operation.

At least 17 people were arrested in Melbourne and Sydney and one suspect was reported shot.

"Intelligence was received that a group was making arrangements to stockpile chemicals and other materials capable of making explosives," New South Wales state Premier Morris Iemma told a news conference in Sydney.

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