Two men have been charged after police uncovered an alleged Islamic State-inspired plot to attack several targets including police stations, consulates and churches in Sydney's CBD.
Federal and NSW counter-terrorism police raided six properties in Sydney's west on Tuesday morning and arrested three Sydney men aged 20, 23 and 30.
Authorities say the younger men were members of Islamic State.
AFP Assistant Commissioner Ian McCartney addresses the media on Tuesday. Source: SBS News
An AFP spokesman said the 23-year-old was due in court on Wednesday after he was charged with being a member of a terror organisation.
The 30-year-old was charged with obtaining a financial benefit by deception and granted police bail before his matter goes to court later in July.
He has not been charged with terrorism offences.
Boxes taken away by AFP investigators Source: Australian Federal Police
The third man is expected to be charged with being a member of a terror organisation, preparing for a terrorist act and preparing to enter a foreign country for the purpose of engaging in hostile activities.
AFP Assistant Commissioner Ian McCartney said the plot was in the "early stages" of planning and targeted police stations, defence establishments, embassies and consulates, councils, courts and churches in Sydney's CBD.
