Police Killed? Sovereign Citizen Threat Explodes!
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Two Australian police officers were fatally shot while serving a warrant on a self-proclaimed "sovereign citizen." This highlights the growing threat of violence from this US-originated movement in Australia. Sovereign citizens believe laws don't apply to them, using pseudo-legal arguments to defy authority. The shooting, following years of "paper terrorism," is a turning point. Experts link the rise of the movement to amplified distrust during Covid-19 restrictions and post-pandemic economic pressures. Authorities are now focusing on preventing recruitment and de-escalating confrontations with sovereign citizens.
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