Queanbeyan Man Pleads Guilty to Online Threats | Australia News

A 42-year-old man from Queanbeyan got slapped with a $2750 fine and two charges after authorities tracked him down for online threats and illegal weapons — including a Taser and baton found in his car. He pleaded guilty to using social media to menace and possess prohibited weapons. Just months prior, another Queanbeyan man was charged for threatening federal politicians online. These crackdowns are part of a new national security unit formed by the AFP to combat online disruption and protect elected officials — a clear message: what you post can have real-world consequences. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ce5e3fdb28d43462