A 39-year-old Perth man will remain in custody over the Christmas period and beyond, following a police investigation triggered by an alleged antisemitic social media post made in the wake of the Bondi massacre.
From Social Media Post to Raid: The Allegations
Martin Thomas Glynn from Yangebup appeared in Fremantle Magistrates Court on Christmas Eve, representing himself on three serious charges. The chain of events began when Western Australia Police received a tip from the public concerning a post Glynn allegedly made on Instagram following the horrific attack in Bondi on December 14th.
In that attack, alleged gunman Naveed Akram and his father Sajid Akram are accused of killing 15 people and injuring over 40 at a Jewish festival celebrating Hanukkah. Glynn's post allegedly stated: 'I just want to say that I, Martin Glynn, 100 per cent support the New South Wales shooters.'
This online activity prompted officers to examine Glynn's phone, where they allegedly discovered images of smoke grenade bombs and open-source information on constructing explosives. This evidence was sufficient to secure a warrant to search his home.
The Disturbing Haul from a Yangebup Home
During the search on Tuesday night, police claim to have uncovered a significant cache of concerning items. The alleged discoveries inside the property included:
- Six registered rifles
- Approximately 4,000 rounds of ammunition
- Flags associated with prescribed terrorist organisations, namely Hamas and Hezbollah
- An illegal spring-loaded flick knife
- Notebooks titled 'ideas', 'views', and 'ideas and insights' containing antisemitic commentary and references to Hitler and the Holocaust
- Alleged initiators for bomb-making and a shopping list for such materials
Prosecutors also noted that a Palestinian flag was raised outside the home, which had reportedly caused concern among some neighbours.
Courtroom Explanations and Bail Refused
Facing the court, Glynn offered various explanations for the seized items. He claimed the alleged bomb initiators were merely bundles of matches for his barbecue. The detailed shopping list was, he argued, part of his preparations for 'doomsday', stating 'Yes, I am a doomsday prepper' and insisting he never intended to harm anyone.
The notebooks filled with extremist ideology were described by Glynn as a way to get ideas 'off his chest' for a potential political party, to avoid becoming 'pent up'. He claimed his collection of 50 flags was packed away, not on display.
However, regarding his social media posts, Glynn was less conciliatory. He defended himself as 'very opinionated' and told the court he was 'hoping to raise the hypocrisy' by comparing the Bondi death toll to the casualties in Gaza.
Magistrate Tyres refused bail, citing a strong prosecution case and paramount concerns for public safety, especially in the context of the recent Bondi attack. The court noted the racially harassing conduct charge carries a maximum penalty of five years imprisonment. Glynn was remanded in custody until his next appearance on February 3, 2026.
Political Condemnation and Ongoing Investigation
The case has drawn condemnation from the highest levels of government. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirmed he had been briefed on the arrest, stating 'There is no place in Australia for anti-Semitism, hate and violent ideologies.' He thanked WA Police for their swift action.
WA Police Minister Reece Whitby strongly denounced the alleged posts, warning that 'Words are dangerous. Words have potential to lead to catastrophic outcomes.'
Glynn, who worked as an emergency services officer on mine sites and is understood to have no prior police history, was investigated by officers linked to Operation Dalewood. This operation was launched by WA Police specifically in response to the Bondi attack.
