Shocking photos of 'terror twins' with 'guns, explosives' revealed in court

29 July 2016 - 16:03 By Roxanne Henderson

Photographs lifted from digital devices belonging to terror accused twins Brandon-Lee and Tony-Lee Thulsie contain literature on bomb-making - and the brothers posing with what looks like a rifle‚ bomb belt and detonator. The photographs were submitted at the Johannesburg Magistrate's Court on Friday along with an affidavit by investigating officer Detective Warrant Officer Wynand Olivier‚ giving details of the allegations against the twins.In the series of photos‚ the 23-year-old brothers are pictured with explosives. There is also a photograph taken by one of the brothers showing what corresponds closely with an explosive vest warn by a suicide bomber and a photograph of one of the brothers posing with what appears to be an assault rifle.A social media post explaining how to 'sacrifice a car for the sake of Allah' found on electronic devices belonging to the Thulsie twins. Image: SuppliedInstructions on how to destroy a building were found on one of the Thulsie twins' electronic devices. Image: SuppliedImages of the Thulsie twins posing with firearms and explosives were found on electronic devices belonging to them. Image: SuppliedImages of Islamic State soldiers in action and other propaganda were found on electronic devices belonging to the Thulsie twins. Image: SuppliedA post glorifying the attacks in Paris were found on electronic devices belonging to the Thulsie twins. Image: Supplied Maps of the Islamic State's influence were found on electronic devices belonging to the Thulsie twins. Image: SuppliedThe brothers were arrested on July 9 after their homes were searched and computers and mobile devices were taken by police.Olivier says photographs of the following was also found on the devices: - An ISIL fighter - Public executions conducted by ISIL - The mutilation of a victim - Recruits undergoing training - Guidance on how to access ISIL's website and ISIL publications - A press statement claiming responsibility for a Bangladesh terror attackOlivier was responding to an application by the Thulsie brothers to have their arrests be declared unlawful. If their application is successful they may be released.The brothers face three counts of terrorism relating to their alleged attempts to travel to Syria to join Islamic State and alleged plans to attack US and Jewish interests in South Africa.They will return to court on Monday‚ when Olivier is expected to testify. The case was postponed because the court was being fumigated...

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