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Queenstown police arrested a man for the posters that were posted in Queenstown, including a new mosque.
An 18-year-old man was arrested after posters of alleged hate crimes appeared in Queenstown, including a new mosque.
Earlier this week, posters including images of the Prophet Muhammad were posted on the walls of the Islamic Center in Queenstown.
Neighbors helped get them out Tuesday morning after police collected fingerprint evidence.
The images were similar to those published by the French satirical magazine Charlie hebdo, making him the target of a deadly terrorist attack.
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The Queenstown Islamic Center moved to its Gorge Rd site earlier this month.
The southern district commander, Superintendent Paul Basham, said on Friday that police had made an arrest in connection with the posters that were posted in Queenstown, including at the Islamic Center.
An 18-year-old man was charged with possession of a knife and appeared in Queenstown District Court on Thursday.
Police hoped to press further charges in due course, Basham said.
“We know that incidents like this are upsetting our community and we would like to thank the residents of Queenstown for the information they have provided to assist us in our inquiries.”
Anyone with information about the signs should call Queenstown Police at 105.
“As always, if you see anything suspicious, contact the police immediately at 111,” Basham said.
