Five men arrested as part of massive anti - terrorism raids in Melbourne . ASIO warned families of the men they were targeted by terrorist recruiter . Sevdet was charged with committing acts to prepare for terrorist acts . Police allege the men planned to target an Anzac Day ceremony . It is suspected police and protesters would be attacked with swords and knives . Another 18-year - old man was also arrested and remains in custody . Three men had been released by police late on Saturday afternoon . More than 200 officers raided seven properties in Melbourne on weekends .
Five men arrested as part of massive anti-terrorism raids in Melbourne . ASIO warned families of the men they were targeted by ISIS recruiter . Sevdet Besim charged with committing acts to prepare for terrorist acts . Police allege the men planned to target an Anzac Day ceremony . It is thought police and public would be attacked with swords and knives . Another 18-year-old man was also arrested and remains in custody . Three men had been released by police late on Saturday night . More than 200 officers raided seven properties in Melbourne on Saturday .